Description

Cadmium Bromide Tetrahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt primarily used as a specialized reagent and precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its consistent quality and reliable performance are critical for research and industrial processes where precise cadmium ion sources are required. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the fields of electroplating, catalyst development, and the production of specialized pigments and semiconductors.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Acts as a source of cadmium ions for specialized electroplating baths, providing corrosion-resistant coatings on metals.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the preparation of cadmium-based catalysts for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Phosphor & Luminescent Material Production: Used in the manufacturing of cadmium-based phosphors for applications in displays, lighting, and X-ray imaging.
• Chemical Research & Reagent: Employed as a high-purity analytical reagent and a starting material in inorganic and organometallic chemistry research.
• Semiconductor & Nanomaterial Fabrication: Utilized in the synthesis of cadmium sulfide (CdS) and other II-VI semiconductor nanoparticles and thin films.
• Glass & Ceramic Additive: Functions as a coloring agent and modifier in the production of specialty glasses and ceramics.
• Photography & Imaging: Historically used in photographic processes and certain photographic intensifiers.
• Laboratory Standard: Used for calibration and as a standard in analytical chemistry, particularly in atomic absorption spectroscopy.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Bromide Tetrahydrate
CAS No.	13464-92-1
Molecular Formula	CdBr₂·4H₂O
Molecular Weight	344.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Cadmium dibromide tetrahydrate; Cadmium(2+) bromide tetrahydrate; Cadmium(II) bromide tetrahydrate; Bromocadmium hydrate; Cadmium bromide (CdBr2) tetrahydrate; Cadmium bromide 4-hydrate; Cadmium bromide hydrate (1:2:4)
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Quality Control

Our Cadmium Bromide Tetrahydrate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, heavy metal content, and loss on drying. Certificates are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CdBr₂·4H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	4.0 - 6.0
Loss on Drying	19.0 - 22.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.05 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %

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