Description

Cadmium Chloride Hydrate is an inorganic salt compound widely utilized in research and specialized industrial processes. Its unique properties make it a critical precursor in the synthesis of other cadmium compounds and in electroplating applications. This material is essential for laboratories and manufacturers in sectors such as chemical synthesis, materials science, and electronics.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key starting material or catalyst in the preparation of other cadmium salts, sulfides, and complex compounds.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in electroplating baths for depositing cadmium coatings on metals to provide corrosion resistance.
• Photovoltaic & Semiconductor Research: Serves as a cadmium source in the research and development of thin-film solar cells (e.g., CdTe) and semiconductor materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, and various research experiments.
• Pigment & Glass Manufacturing: Used in the production of certain colored pigments and as a component in specialty glass and ceramics.
• Battery Technology: Investigated in research for nickel-cadmium battery components and related energy storage systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Chloride Hydrate
CAS No.	34330-64-8
Molecular Formula	CdCl₂·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	183.32 (anhydrous basis) + hydrate
Synonyms	Cadmium dichloride hydrate; Cadmium(II) chloride hydrate; Dichlorocadmium hydrate; Caddy; Cadmium chloride monohydrate (common hydrate form); Kadmiumchlorid Hydrat (German); Cloruro de cadmio hidratado (Spanish)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Chloride Hydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ rigorous analytical protocols, including titration and spectroscopic methods, to verify key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results 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, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CdCl₂ basis)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	3.0 - 5.0
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.005 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.001 %

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