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Cadmium sulfate octahydrate, ACS, 98.0-102.0%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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
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%
Hazard Category
H301-H330-H340-H350-H360FD-H372
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H301-H330-H340-H350-H360-H372;
Toxic if swallowed.
Fatal if inhaled.
May cause genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P284-P301+P310-P304+P340-P308+P313-P310-P330-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CADMIUM COMPOUNDS
EINECSNumber
233-331-6
RTECSNumber
EV2850000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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