Description

Cadmium Chromate is an inorganic compound primarily recognized for its distinctive yellow-orange pigment properties and its role in corrosion inhibition. This compound is valued in industrial applications for its ability to form stable, protective layers on metal substrates. It is principally utilized by manufacturers in the coatings, pigments, and specialty chemical sectors for producing primers and anti-corrosive paints.

Application

• Corrosion-Inhibiting Primers: A key component in zinc chromate and other anti-corrosive primers for aerospace, automotive, and marine applications.
• Pigment Manufacturing: Used as a yellow-orange pigment (Cadmium Yellow) in artists' colors, plastics, and ceramics.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Employed in conversion coatings and passivation processes to enhance paint adhesion and corrosion resistance on aluminum, steel, and magnesium alloys.
• Battery Electrodes: Investigated for use in certain electrochemical systems and battery research due to its specific redox properties.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a chemical reagent in research and analytical chemistry for specific synthesis and testing procedures.
• Wood Preservatives: Historically used in formulations to protect wood from fungal decay and insect damage (subject to strict regulatory controls).

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Chromate
CAS No.	14312-00-6
Molecular Formula	CdCrO4 (or CdCrO4·xH2O for hydrated forms)
Molecular Weight	228.40 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Cadmium Chromate(VI); Cadmium Yellow; Chrome Yellow; Cadmium Chrome; Chromic Acid, Cadmium Salt; C.I. Pigment Yellow 37; Cadmium Chromate Yellow; Cadmium Monochromate
EINECS	238-253-3

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Chromate is manufactured under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. We adhere to relevant industry standards for heavy metal pigments and corrosion inhibitors. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and physical specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and reducing agents. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange-yellow powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (as CdCrO4)	≥ 95.0 %
Cadmium (Cd) Content	Contact for details
Chromium (Cr) Content	Contact for details
Water Soluble Matter	≤ 1.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Contact for details

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