Description

Dipotassium Tetrachlorocadmate(2-) is an inorganic coordination compound with the formula K2[CdCl4]. This cadmium salt is valued for its role as a stable and soluble source of cadmium ions in specialized chemical synthesis and materials research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists working in the fields of catalysis, electroplating, and the development of semiconductor precursors.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts used in organic transformations.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in specialized electroplating baths for depositing cadmium or cadmium alloy coatings on conductive substrates.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a cadmium source in the preparation of other cadmium-containing compounds and complexes for research and development.
• Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a potential precursor for the synthesis of cadmium-based semiconductor nanomaterials (e.g., CdS, CdSe).
• Analytical Reagent: Employed in laboratory settings as a standard or reagent in specific analytical and spectroscopic methods.
• Glass & Ceramic Pigments: Can be used in the formulation of specialized pigments and colorants for glass and ceramic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dipotassium Tetrachlorocadmate(2-)
CAS No.	20648-91-3
Molecular Formula	CdCl4K2
Molecular Weight	331.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Tetrachlorocadmate; Potassium Tetrachlorocadmate(II); Dipotassium Tetrachlorocadmate; K2CdCl4; Tetrachlorocadmate(2-) Dipotassium; Cadmium Potassium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Dipotassium Tetrachlorocadmate(2-) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile determination. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment to ensure compliance with your research or process specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (K2[CdCl4])	≥ 98.0 %
Water Insolubles	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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