Description

Cadmium Selenide is an inorganic compound of significant commercial and technological importance. Its unique semiconductor and optical properties make it a critical material for advanced electronics and photonics. This product is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the semiconductor, optoelectronics, and nanotechnology sectors seeking high-purity materials for specialized applications.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used in the production of thin-film transistors, photodetectors, and solar cells.
• Quantum Dot Synthesis: A key precursor material for creating cadmium selenide quantum dots with tunable fluorescence for displays, biological imaging, and lighting.
• Optoelectronic Devices: Integral to the fabrication of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, and optical filters.
• Photocatalytic Research: Employed in studies for solar energy conversion and environmental remediation processes.
• Pigments and Coatings: Used in specialized, high-stability pigments for ceramics and glasses (subject to regulatory compliance).
• Thermoelectric Materials: A component in the research and development of advanced thermoelectric generators.
• Nanomaterial Research: Serves as a foundational material for synthesizing various nanostructures like nanorods and nanowires.
• X-ray and γ-Ray Detection: Utilized in the production of certain radiation detection equipment.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Selenide
CAS No.	1306-24-7
Molecular Formula	CdSe
Molecular Weight	191.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Cadmium(II) selenide; Cadmium monoselenide; Selenoxocadmium; C.I. 77196; Cadmium selenium alloy; Cadmium selenide (CdSe); Cadmium selenide black
EINECS	215-148-3

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Selenide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with product specifications tailored to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its nature, it should be handled and stored with appropriate precautions to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red-brown to black powder or crystals
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to CdSe structure
Assay (CdSe)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% & 99.999% grades available)
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 50nm, 100nm, 1-5µm)
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total

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