Description

Cadmium Hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Cd(OH)₂. It serves as a crucial precursor and intermediate in the synthesis of various cadmium salts and specialty chemicals. This material is primarily utilized in industrial and research settings, including battery manufacturing, electroplating, and as a catalyst component. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for global B2B partners.

Application

• Precursor for Cadmium Salts: Key starting material for the production of cadmium oxide, cadmium carbonate, and other cadmium compounds.
• Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Battery Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of active materials for rechargeable battery electrodes.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Employed in electroplating baths to deposit cadmium coatings for corrosion resistance.
• Ceramic & Glass Pigments: Acts as a component in the creation of yellow and red colorants for ceramics and specialty glass.
• Catalyst & Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a catalyst or reagent in various organic and inorganic synthetic processes.
• Stabilizer for Polymers: Functions as a heat and light stabilizer in certain PVC and plastic formulations.
• Laboratory & Analytical Reagent: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and research laboratories.
• Wastewater Treatment: Applied in specific precipitation processes for heavy metal removal in industrial effluent treatment.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Cadmium Hydroxide
CAS No.	21041-95-2
Molecular Formula	Cd(OH)₂
Molecular Weight	146.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Cadmium dihydroxide; Cadmium(II) hydroxide; Cadmium hydrate; Hydroxycadmium; Cadmium hydroxide (Cd(OH)2); EINECS 244-168-5
EINECS	244-168-5

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Hydroxide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and 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. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under conditions that minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Cd(OH)₂)	≥ 98.0 %
Cadmium (Cd) Content	≥ 76.0 %
Insoluble Matter (in acid)	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.02 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.01 %
Zinc (Zn)	≤ 0.05 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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