Metals
Cadmium
A trace metal associated with certain industrial and plumbing materials.
What is Cadmium?
Cadmium is a soft metal historically used in plating, pigments and some alloys.
Why test for it?
Cadmium is typically included in a broader metals profile rather than tested alone, so that related metals can be interpreted together.
Where can it come from?
- Plated or galvanised components
- Industrial legacy contamination
- Certain mineral deposits
How is it measured?
Determined by ICP-MS, reported in µg/L with the detection limit stated.
What does my result mean?
Low-level results are read alongside other metals to identify a plausible source.