Description

Cadmium Oxide is a critical inorganic compound with the chemical formula CdO. It serves as a fundamental precursor in the production of various cadmium-based materials, prized for its role in creating semiconductors, pigments, and electroplating solutions. This high-purity material is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, ceramics, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable performance and consistent quality.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: A key component in cadmium electroplating baths for corrosion-resistant coatings on steel and other metals.
• Semiconductor & Electronics Manufacturing: Used in the production of cadmium sulfide (CdS) and other II-VI compound semiconductors for photodetectors, solar cells, and thin-film transistors.
• Pigment & Ceramic Production: Acts as a raw material for creating stable yellow, orange, and red cadmium pigments used in plastics, ceramics, and artist colors.
• Glass & Optical Materials: Employed as a dopant or component in specialty glasses and optical filters to modify refractive index and absorption properties.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Utilized as a starting material in the preparation of catalysts for hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions.
• Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Battery Research: Serves as a chemical precursor in the development and manufacturing of electrode materials.
• Laboratory & Analytical Reagent: Used in research and analytical chemistry as a standard or reagent for various syntheses and tests.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Oxide
CAS No.	1306-19-0
Molecular Formula	CdO
Molecular Weight	128.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Cadmium(II) oxide; Cadmium monoxide; Kadmiumoxid (German); Oxyde de cadmium (French); Óxido de cadmio (Spanish); C.I. 77199; Cadmium oxide brown
EINECS	215-146-2

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Oxide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against rigorous internal specifications, which typically include assay, heavy metal limits, and loss on drying. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and reducing agents. Due to its nature as a heavy metal compound, ensure storage areas are clearly labeled and comply with local environmental and safety regulations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CdO)	≥ 99.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.01 %
Zinc (Zn)	≤ 0.01 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.