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Cadmium oxide, 98.9%
Description
Cadmium oxide is used as an electroplating chemical and in the manufacture of cadmium electrodes. It is a component of silver alloys, phosphors, semiconductors, glass and ceramic glazes.
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.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 1430°C |
Color | Red to Brown |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 250 g |
Assay Percent Range | 98.9% |
Solubility Information | Practically insoluble in water. Soluble in dilute acids,slowly soluble in ammonium salts |
IUPAC Name | cadmium(2+) oxidandiide |
Formula Weight | 128.4 |
Odor | Odorless |
Density | 8.15 g/cm3 at 20°C |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H330-H335-H341-H350-H361fd-H372 |
Hazard Statement | Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P304+P340-P308+P313-P310-P501c |
DOTInformation | DOT Class: 6.1, Packaging Group: I |
EINECSNumber | 215-146-2 |
RTECSNumber | EV1925000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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