Cadmium sulfate octahydrate, ACS, 98.0-102.0%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Used in Standard Weston Cell, as electrolytes in electroplating, in phosphors, in manufacture of standard cadmium elements, and as a catalyst in Marsh test for AS

Cadmium sulfate mainly used in electroplating of cadmium, which is used in electronic circuits. It is used as a precursor for cadmium based pigments such as cadmium sulfide and pharmaceutical intermediates. It is used in the standard weston cell.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7790-84-3
• MDL Number: MFCD00151655

• Melting Point: >40°C (in -H₂O)
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 250 g
• Molecular Formula: 3CdSO₄·8H₂O
• UN Number: UN2570
• Merck Index: 14,1627
• Solubility Information: Highly soluble in water; Partially soluble in methanol and ethyl acetate; Insoluble in ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 769.50 (208.46 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 98.0 to 102.0%
• Grade: ACS
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.565
• Density: 3.08
• Chemical Name or Material: Cadmium sulfate octahydrate

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