Description

Cadmium Nitrate Tetrahydrate is an inorganic salt widely utilized as a fundamental precursor in advanced materials synthesis and chemical research. Its high solubility and defined cadmium content make it a critical reagent for producing cadmium-based compounds and specialized catalysts. This product is essential for industries and research institutions focused on electroplating, ceramic pigments, and the development of photovoltaic materials.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Serves as a primary source of cadmium ions for electroplating baths, providing corrosion-resistant coatings on metals.
• Ceramic & Glass Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of ceramic glazes, enamels, and specialty glass to impart specific yellow, red, or orange hues.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a key starting material in the preparation of catalysts for organic synthesis and hydrogenation reactions.
• Photovoltaic Research: Employed in laboratory-scale production of cadmium sulfide (CdS) and cadmium telluride (CdTe) for thin-film solar cell research.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a standard or reagent in analytical procedures for calibration and testing.
• Pyrotechnics & Explosives: Used in specific formulations for pyrotechnic compositions due to its oxidizing properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Nitrate Tetrahydrate
CAS No.	10022-68-1
Molecular Formula	Cd(NO3)2 · 4H2O
Molecular Weight	308.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Cadmium(II) nitrate tetrahydrate; Nitric acid, cadmium salt, tetrahydrate; Cadmium dinitrate tetrahydrate; Cadmium nitrate 4-hydrate; Cadmium(2+) nitrate tetrahydrate; Cadmium nitrate (Cd(NO3)2) tetrahydrate; Cadmium nitrate hydrate
EINECS	233-710-6

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Nitrate Tetrahydrate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to relevant industrial standards, with comprehensive testing for identity, assay, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; it should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and handled in a controlled environment to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cd(NO3)2 · 4H2O)	≥ 99.0%
pH (5% solution)	3.0 - 5.0
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.005%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.002%
Zinc (Zn)	≤ 0.01%

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