Description

Cadmium Nitrate is an inorganic salt widely utilized in industrial and research applications for its role as a precursor to other cadmium compounds. This material is valued for its consistent reactivity and purity, which are critical for ensuring reliable outcomes in sensitive chemical syntheses and analytical processes. Key industries that rely on this compound include electronics manufacturing for semiconductor production, analytical chemistry for reagent preparation, and specialized catalysis. Our supply is characterized by stringent quality control to meet the exacting standards of global B2B clients.

Application

• Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used as a precursor in the production of cadmium-based thin films, photoresistors, and other electronic components.
• Analytical Chemistry & Reagent: Serves as a standard or reagent in various analytical techniques, including spectroscopy and titration.
• Catalyst & Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or starting material in organic synthesis and the manufacture of other cadmium salts, such as cadmium oxide or sulfide.
• Glass & Ceramic Pigmentation: Employed to introduce yellow or red colorations in specialty glasses, ceramics, and enamels.
• Photography & Imaging: Historically used in photographic processes and sensitizing materials.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized in academic and industrial research for electrochemical studies and materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Nitrate
CAS No.	10325-94-7
Molecular Formula	Cd(NO3)2 • 4H2O (common hydrated form)
Molecular Weight	308.48 g/mol (for tetrahydrate)
Synonyms	Nitric Acid, Cadmium Salt; Cadmium Dinitrate; Cadmium(II) Nitrate; Cadmium Nitrate Tetrahydrate; Cadmium Nitrate Hydrate; UN 3087 (Oxidizing solid, toxic)
EINECS	233-710-6

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Nitrate is produced and handled under a quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and analysis for key metallic impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and oxidizing nature, it must be kept separate from combustible materials, strong reducing agents, and acids. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of moisture and carbon dioxide.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cd(NO3)2 • 4H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
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.