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The most common oxidation state of cadmium is +2, though rare examples of +1 can be found.
Even though cadmium and its compounds are highly toxic, the British Pharmaceutical Codex[?] from 1907 states that cadmium iodide[?] was used as a medicine to treat "enlarged joints, scrofulous glands, and chilblains".
The International Conference on Weights and Measures[?] in 1927 the redefined the meter in terms of a red cadmium spectral line (i.e. 1m = 1.553,164.13 wavelengths). This definition has since been changed (see krypton).
The isotopes of cadmium range in atomic weight from 96.935 amu (Cd-97) to 129.934 amu (Cd-138). The primary decay mode before the second most abundant stable-isotope, Cd-112, is electron capture and the primary mode after is beta emission. The primary decay product before Cd-112 is element 47 (silver) and the primary product after is element 49 (indium).
Inhaling cadmium laden dust quickly leads to respiratory tract[?] and kidney problems which can be fatal (often from renal failure[?]). Ingestion of any significant amount of cadmium causes immediate poisoning and damage to the liver and the kidneys. Compounds containing cadmium are also carcinogenic.
While working with cadmium it is important to do so under a fume hood to protect against dangerous fumes. Silver solder, for example, which contains cadmium, should be handled with care. Serious toxicity problems have resulted from long-term exposure to cadmium plating baths.
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