Description

Cadmium Chloride Hydrate is an inorganic salt compound widely utilized in research and industrial synthesis. This material is valued for its role as a precursor in the preparation of other cadmium compounds and in various electrochemical applications. Key industries that rely on this chemical include chemical manufacturing, academic and industrial research laboratories, and specialized material science sectors.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor for the production of other cadmium salts, sulfides, and complex compounds.
• Electroplating & Electrochemistry: Used in specific electroplating baths and as an electrolyte component in certain battery and electrochemical cell research.
• Laboratory Research: Serves as a reagent in analytical chemistry, catalysis studies, and materials science research.
• Photovoltaic & Semiconductor Research: Employed in the development and testing of cadmium-based semiconductor materials, such as cadmium sulfide (CdS).
• Pigment & Ceramic Studies: Used in experimental formulations for specialized pigments and ceramic glazes.
• Catalyst Preparation: Functions as a starting material in the synthesis of certain heterogeneous catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Chloride Hydrate
CAS No.	7790-78-5
Molecular Formula	CdCl₂·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	183.32 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Cadmium dichloride hydrate; Cadmium(II) chloride hydrate; Dichlorocadmium hydrate; Caddy; Cadmium chloride (CdCl2) hydrate
EINECS	232-296-7 (for Cadmium chloride)

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Chloride Hydrate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including purity assay and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment to verify compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°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 %
Zinc (Zn)	≤ 0.005 %

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