Description

Cadmium Selenite is an inorganic compound of cadmium and selenium oxyanions, known for its utility in specialized material synthesis. This compound serves as a critical precursor in the development of advanced semiconductor and photonic materials. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty glass industries for its unique chemical properties.

Application

• Precursor material for the synthesis of cadmium selenide (CdSe) nanoparticles and quantum dots.
• Raw material in the production of specialty glasses and infrared-transmitting optical materials.
• Intermediate in the development of thin-film semiconductors and photovoltaic research.
• Catalyst or catalyst precursor in select organic synthesis processes.
• Additive in the formulation of specialized pigments and colorants.
• Research chemical in materials science for studying selenite chemistry.
• Starting material for the preparation of other cadmium and selenium-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Selenite
CAS No.	13814-59-0
Molecular Formula	CdSeO3
Molecular Weight	223.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Cadmium(II) selenite; Selenious acid, cadmium salt; Cadmium selenite (CdSeO3); Cadmium monoselenite; Cadmium(2+) selenite; Cadmium salt of selenious acid
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Quality Control

Our Cadmium Selenite is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Maintain storage temperature between 15-25°C. Due to its nature, this material should be kept dry and handled to minimize dust generation and exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CdSeO3)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %

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