Cadmium
Refined Stellar Metal: Red 83 
Cadmium is a raw material in No Man's Sky. A chromatic metal, generated by fusion in the heart of a star. Such stellar material ends up forming deposits in the crust of local planets. Cadmium is found on planets orbiting red stars, and can be placed in a Refiner to create purified Chromatic Metal for use in the manufacture of advanced technologies. To craft it, combine Cadmium x1, Chromatic Metal x1 in a Refiner.
Last updated: 2026-06-03
Max Stack: 1
Rarity: Rare
Legality: Legal
How to refine Cadmium
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Frequently Asked Questions
To craft Cadmium, you need Cadmium x1, Chromatic Metal x1. Use the Refiner to combine them.
You need: Cadmium x1, Chromatic Metal x1.