Description

Cadmium Bromide is an inorganic salt with the chemical formula CdBr₂, primarily valued for its role as a versatile precursor in chemical synthesis and materials research. Its high purity and consistent quality are critical for ensuring reliable performance in advanced manufacturing and laboratory processes. This compound is essential for industries and research institutions involved in electroplating, phosphor production, and the synthesis of other cadmium compounds.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key starting material or catalyst in the preparation of other cadmium salts and organometallic compounds.
• Electroplating: Used in specialized electroplating baths to deposit thin cadmium coatings for corrosion resistance.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Serves as a component in the production of certain luminescent materials and phosphors.
• Photography & Imaging: Employed in specific photographic processes and as a reagent in analytical chemistry.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized as a standard or reagent in various chemical and physical research applications.
• Crystal Growth: Used in the synthesis of single crystals for optical and semiconductor research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Bromide
CAS No.	7789-42-6
Molecular Formula	CdBr₂
Molecular Weight	272.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Cadmium dibromide; Cadmium(II) bromide; Bromcadmium; Cadmium bromide (CdBr₂); UN2570
EINECS	232-165-1

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Bromide is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity for your applications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to yellowish crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CdBr₂)	≥ 99.0%
pH (5% solution)	4.0 - 6.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.05%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.05%

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