Description

Cadmium Sulfide is a vital inorganic compound with the CAS registry number 1306-23-6, prized for its exceptional photoconductive and semiconducting properties. This high-purity material is essential for applications demanding precise optical and electronic characteristics. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers in the pigments, electronics, and solar cell industries, where consistent quality and reliable performance are paramount.

Application

• Pigments and Colorants: Primary use in producing brilliant, heat-stable yellow, orange, and red pigments for plastics, ceramics, glass, and artists' colors.
• Photoconductors and Photodetectors: Key component in the manufacturing of photoresistors, photodiodes, and other light-sensitive electronic devices.
• Thin-Film Solar Cells: Used in the production of cadmium sulfide/cadmium telluride (CdS/CdTe) photovoltaic cells for efficient solar energy conversion.
• Electroluminescent Devices: Employed in the fabrication of panels and displays that emit light in response to an electric current.
• Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst support in certain organic synthesis and hydrogenation reactions.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or precursor in materials science research for developing novel semiconductors and nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Sulfide
CAS No.	1306-23-6
Molecular Formula	CdS
Molecular Weight	144.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Aurora Yellow; Cadmium Golden 366; Cadmium Lemon Yellow; Cadmium Orange; Cadmium Sulphide; Cadmium Yellow; C.I. 77199; C.I. Pigment Yellow 37; Greenockite
EINECS	215-147-8

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Sulfide is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support our global clients with documentation relevant to supply chain regulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Maintain at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CdS)	≥ 99.9%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 5 ppm

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