cadmium106

Cadmium-106 is a radioactive isotope of cadmium. It has 48 protons and 58 neutrons in its nucleus. Cadmium-106 is one of the stable isotopes of cadmium, meaning it does not undergo radioactive decay. However, other isotopes of cadmium are radioactive. Cadmium itself is a chemical element with the symbol Cd and atomic number 48. It is a soft, silvery-white metal that is toxic, even in low doses. Cadmium is found naturally in the Earth's crust and is released into the environment through both natural processes, such as volcanic activity and weathering of rocks, and human activities, such as mining, industrial processes, and the burning of fossil fuels. Cadmium can accumulate in the environment and in living organisms. Cadmium-106, as a stable isotope, is present in naturally occurring cadmium. It does not pose a direct radiological hazard. The environmental and health concerns associated with cadmium primarily stem from its radioactive isotopes and its chemical toxicity. When discussing cadmium in general, it's important to distinguish between its chemical properties and the radiological properties of its various isotopes.