Cadmium chloride, ultra dry, 99.998% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cadmium chloride is utilized in the preparation of CdTe nanocrystals, highly luminescent. It is also employed in analytical chemistry, photography, dyeing and calico printing, ingredient of electroplating baths, manufacture of special mirrors, the preparation of cadmium standard, analysis of sulfides, and testing pyridine bases.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Ampouled under argon

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10108-64-2
• Molecular Formula: CdCl2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 183.31
• MDL Number: MFCD00010916
• InChI Key: YKYOUMDCQGMQQO-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: cadmium chloride, cadmium dichloride, caddy, vi-cad, kadmiumchlorid, caswell no. 135, ccris 114, hsdb 278, cadmium ii chloride
• PubChem CID: 24947
• ChEBI: CHEBI:35456
• IUPAC Name: dichlorocadmium
• SMILES: [Cl-].[Cl-].[Cd++]

• Boiling Point: 960°C
• Melting Point: 568°C
• Physical Form: Beads
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN2570
• Merck Index: 14,1617
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 183.32
• Percent Purity: 99.998%
• Odor: Odorless
• Packaging: Ampule
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 4.047 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Cadmium chloride, Ultra dry

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