Description

Cadmium Chloride Dihydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt essential for specialized industrial and research applications. This compound serves as a critical precursor for the synthesis of cadmium-based pigments, stabilizers, and electronic materials. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the chemical, electronics, and specialty materials sectors seeking a reliable source of cadmium ions.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: A key starting material for producing cadmium sulfide (CdS) and cadmium selenide (CdSe) nanoparticles and quantum dots.
• Electroplating: Used in electroplating baths for depositing cadmium coatings on metals for corrosion resistance.
• Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor in the production of cadmium-based yellow, orange, and red pigments for plastics and ceramics.
• Stabilizer Production: Employed in the synthesis of heat and light stabilizers for PVC and other polymers.
• Laboratory Research: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, and materials science research.
• Photography: Finds application in specific photographic processes and sensitizing materials.
• Glass & Ceramics: Acts as a coloring agent and modifier in specialty glass and ceramic glazes.
• Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the preparation of certain catalysts for organic synthesis reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Chloride Dihydrate
CAS No.	72589-96-9
Molecular Formula	CdCl₂·2H₂O
Molecular Weight	228.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Cadmium dichloride dihydrate; Cadmium(II) chloride dihydrate; Cadmium chloride hydrate; Cadmium chloride 2-hydrate; Kadmiumchlorid-dihydrat (German); Cloreto de cádmio di-hidratado (Portuguese); Dichlorure de cadmium dihydraté (French)
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Quality Control

Our Cadmium Chloride Dihydrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity and composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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 moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CdCl₂·2H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	3.0 - 5.0
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Zinc (Zn)	≤ 0.01 %

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