Description

Cadmium Acetate is an inorganic salt widely utilized as a precursor in the synthesis of other cadmium compounds and as a catalyst in various organic reactions. Its value lies in providing a soluble source of cadmium ions for controlled deposition and chemical transformation processes. This product is essential for industries including chemical manufacturing, electroplating, and specialized materials research for applications such as ceramic glazes and catalyst preparation.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: A key precursor for manufacturing other cadmium salts, sulfides, and oxides.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in electroplating baths to deposit cadmium coatings for corrosion resistance.
• Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst component in organic synthesis, including acetate esterification and oxidation reactions.
• Ceramics & Pigments: Employed in the formulation of ceramic glazes, enamels, and specialty pigments.
• Laboratory Research: Used as an analytical reagent and in academic or industrial R&D for materials science.
• Textile Printing: Acts as a mordant in dyeing and printing processes for textiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Acetate
CAS No.	543-90-8
Molecular Formula	C4H6CdO4
Molecular Weight	230.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic acid, cadmium salt; Cadmium diacetate; Cadmium(II) acetate; Cadmium ethanoate; Bis(acetato)cadmium; Cadmium acetate dihydrate (common hydrated form); Kadmiumacetat (German)
EINECS	208-853-2

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Acetate 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cd basis)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 7.5
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.002 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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