Refined cadmium consumption volume in India 2010-2021
World Bureau of Metal Statistics, more than 471 metric tons of cadmium was consumed in India during 2021. There was a rise in cadmium consumption since 2017 when the lowest consumption volume was observed. In India, cadmium was obtained as a by-product when zinc smelting and refining took place. An increase in demand for cadmium was observed due to applications in industrial products such as batteries.
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