Description

Cadmium Azide is an inorganic chemical compound primarily utilized as a specialized initiator and precursor in energetic materials research and development. Its controlled decomposition properties make it a critical component for applications requiring precise and reliable ignition. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of pyrotechnics, explosives formulation, and chemical synthesis. Cadmium Azide. CAS NO 14215-29-3.

Application

• Primary explosive and initiator compound in specialized detonators and primers.
• Key precursor in the research and synthesis of other metal azide compounds.
• Used in experimental pyrotechnic formulations for controlled ignition sequences.
• Component in laboratory-scale studies of energetic materials and their decomposition kinetics.
• Employed in specialized chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for material science research.
• Acts as a nitrogen source in certain high-energy chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Azide
CAS No.	14215-29-3
Molecular Formula	Cd(N3)2
Molecular Weight	196.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Cadmium Diazide; Cadmium(II) Azide; Azido Cadmium; Diazidocadmium; EINECS 238-078-5
EINECS	238-078-5

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Azide is manufactured and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis to verify identity, purity, and absence of critical contaminants. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area dedicated for energetic materials, away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its sensitivity, it must be stored under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen and kept separate from incompatible substances. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cd(N3)2)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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