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 compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the optoelectronics, nanotechnology, and renewable energy sectors. CAS NO 12400-33-8.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: As a key component in the production of thin-film transistors (TFTs), photodetectors, and solar cells.
• Quantum Dot Synthesis: Serving as a core material for high-performance quantum dots used in display technologies (QLED), biological imaging, and lighting.
• Optoelectronic Devices: Utilized in the fabrication of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, and optical filters due to its tunable bandgap.
• Photocatalytic Research: Acting as a catalyst or co-catalyst in studies focused on solar fuel generation and pollutant degradation.
• Thermoelectric Materials: Incorporated into compounds for thermoelectric generators that convert waste heat into electricity.
• Pigments and Coatings: Used in the formulation of specialized, stable pigments for ceramics and high-temperature plastics (subject to regulatory compliance).
• Research & Development: A fundamental material for academic and industrial R&D in solid-state physics, materials science, and nanotechnology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Selenide
CAS No.	12400-33-8
Molecular Formula	CdSe
Molecular Weight	191.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Cadmium(II) selenide; Cadmium selenide (CdSe); Selenoxocadmium; Cadmium monoselenide; CI 77196; Cadmium selenium alloy; Cadmium selenium brown
EINECS	235-664-3

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Selenide is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as purity, particle size distribution (where applicable), and trace metal content. Our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting requirements of advanced material applications and research.

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 crystals or powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to CdSe structure
Assay (CdSe)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% & 99.999% grades available)
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., Nanoscale, 1-10 μm, etc.)
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.