Description

Cadmium Sulfate Octahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt primarily used as a key precursor in electroplating and analytical chemistry. Its consistent quality and reliable performance make it essential for processes requiring precise cadmium ion sources. This compound is particularly valuable for manufacturers and research laboratories in the electroplating, pigment, and battery research sectors.

Application

• Electroplating Baths: A primary source of cadmium ions for the electrodeposition of cadmium coatings, which provide corrosion resistance to steel and other metals.
• Pigment Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of cadmium-based pigments, such as cadmium yellow and cadmium red, for plastics, ceramics, and artists' colors.
• Analytical Reagent: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry for calibration and quantitative analysis.
• Battery Research: Investigated as a component or precursor in the research and development of nickel-cadmium and other battery systems.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a starting material or catalyst in various organic and inorganic synthetic processes.
• Laboratory Standard: Utilized for preparing standard solutions in environmental testing and quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Sulfate Octahydrate
CAS No.	7790-84-3
Molecular Formula	CdSO4·8H2O
Molecular Weight	769.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Cadmium(II) sulfate octahydrate; Sulfuric acid, cadmium salt (1:1), octahydrate; Cadmium sulphate octahydrate; Cadmium monosulfate octahydrate; 3CdSO4·8H2O (alternative notation); Cadmium Sulfate Hydrate; Cadmium Sulphate Octahydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Sulfate Octahydrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee 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 absorption of moisture from the air, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or colorless crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CdSO4·8H2O)	≥ 99.0%
pH (5% solution)	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001%
Nitrate (NO3)	≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.0005%
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Zinc (Zn)	≤ 0.002%

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