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Which industry is a common origin for Cadmium?

APetroleum refining

BTextile manufacturing

CBattery manufacturing

DPulp processing

Answer:

C. Battery manufacturing

Read Explanation:

  • Mercury primarily emanates from coal combustion, electric/light bulb, wood preservatives, leather tanning, ointments thermometers, adhesives and paints.

  • Cadmium often originates from industries like battery manufacturing, paint pigments, pesticides, galvanized pipes, plastics, polyvinyl and copper refineries.

  • Lead an extremely toxic metal, commonly originates from substances like Pb-based paints, gasoline and mobile batteries.

  • Chromium is emitted from a variety of industrial activities, including petroleum refining, electroplating, leather tanning, textile manufacturing, and pulp processing.

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