Description

Cadmium Fluoride is an inorganic compound primarily valued for its utility in specialized material synthesis and research applications. Its significance lies in its role as a precursor for producing other cadmium compounds and in the fabrication of optical and electronic materials. This product is essential for industries and research institutions focused on inorganic chemistry, materials science, and the development of specialized thin films and phosphors.

Application

• Optical Material Production: Used as a starting material for synthesizing fluoride-based glasses and crystals for optical applications.
• Thin Film Deposition: Serves as a precursor in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for creating cadmium-containing thin films.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in inorganic and materials chemistry research for exploring new compounds and catalytic systems.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of certain luminescent materials and phosphors.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used as a high-purity fluoride source in analytical and synthetic laboratories.
• Ceramic and Glass Additive: Acts as a minor additive to modify the properties of specialty ceramics and glasses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Fluoride
CAS No.	7790-79-6
Molecular Formula	CdF₂
Molecular Weight	150.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Cadmium difluoride; Cadmium(II) fluoride; Fluorure de cadmium (French); Kadmiumfluorid (German); Cadmium fluoratum; UN 2570
EINECS	232-222-0

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Fluoride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and our quality assurance includes comprehensive testing for identity, assay, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CdF₂)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%

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