Description

Cadmium Chloride Hydrate, 99.995% is an ultra-high purity inorganic salt essential for advanced material synthesis and precise analytical work. This exceptional purity grade is critical for applications where trace metal contamination can compromise product performance or analytical accuracy. It is primarily utilized by the electronics, catalysis, and high-end chemical research sectors for the preparation of semiconductors, nanocrystals, and specialized catalysts.

Application

• Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing: Precursor material for the synthesis of cadmium sulfide (CdS) and cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin films used in photovoltaic cells and photodetectors.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Key starting material for the controlled production of cadmium-based quantum dots and other nanoparticles with specific optical and electronic properties.
• Catalysis Research: Used in the preparation of specialized catalysts for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a high-purity standard and reagent in atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) techniques for calibration and trace analysis.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Source compound for depositing cadmium-containing films in CVD processes.
• Laboratory Research: Reagent for fundamental studies in inorganic and materials chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Chloride Hydrate, 99.995%
CAS No.	654054-66-7
Molecular Formula	CdCl₂·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	183.32 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Cadmium dichloride hydrate; Cadmium(II) chloride hydrate; Cadmium chloride monohydrate (common form); Cadmium chloride hemipentahydrate; CdCl₂ hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Chloride Hydrate, 99.995% is manufactured under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to confirm its ultra-high purity and identity, with trace metal impurities meticulously controlled to meet the demands of advanced material science. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CdCl₂ basis)	≥ 99.995%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
pH (5% solution)	4.0 - 6.0
Chloride (Cl)	By calculation
Trace Metals Analysis (ICP-MS)	Contact for details

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