Description

Cadmium Potassium Cyanide is a specialized inorganic complex salt with the CAS number 14402-75-6, primarily utilized in advanced electroplating and metallurgical processes. Its core value lies in providing a stable source of cadmium and cyanide ions, which is critical for depositing uniform, corrosion-resistant metallic coatings. This product is essential for manufacturers in the aerospace, electronics, and high-performance automotive industries who require precise and reliable surface finishing solutions.

Application

• Primary use in electroplating baths for depositing smooth, adherent cadmium coatings on steel and other ferrous alloys.
• Key component in the formulation of specialized cyanide-based plating electrolytes for corrosion protection.
• Used in metal surface treatment and finishing processes for aerospace and defense components.
• Employed in analytical chemistry and research as a reagent for specific synthesis and extraction procedures.
• Potential use in the manufacture of pigments and other cadmium-containing compounds under controlled conditions.
• Application in laboratory settings for studies involving complex cyanide chemistry and metal ion behavior.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Potassium Cyanide
CAS No.	14402-75-6
Molecular Formula	CdK2(CN)4 or K2[Cd(CN)4]
Molecular Weight	294.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Cadmium Cyanide; Potassium Tetracyanocadmate(II); Tetracyanocadmate(2-) Dipotassium; Cadmium Potassium Cyanide Salt; K2Cd(CN)4; Dipotassium Tetracyanocadmate; Cadmium Dipotassium Cyanide
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Quality Control

Our Cadmium Potassium Cyanide is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for industrial applications. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, heavy metals, and other critical parameters 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CdK2(CN)4)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Moisture (Loss on Drying)	≤ 1.0 %

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