Thermo Scientific™ Cadmium(II) Nitrate Tetrahydrate (Cd(NO₃)₂·4H₂O) is a high-purity crystalline inorganic compound (≥98.5%) widely used in cadmium salt manufacturing, photographic emulsions, glass coloring, and general laboratory chemical synthesis. This compound exhibits excellent solubility in water, alcohols, acetone, and ethyl acetate, making it highly versatile for both applied and research-level chemical processes.

With tightly controlled impurity levels and reliable physical stability, this reagent is suited for use in inorganic chemistry, materials research, metallurgy, and advanced laboratory workflows requiring consistent, reproducible performance.

Key Features & Benefits

High-Purity Inorganic Salt (≥98.5%)

Ensures reliable results in synthesis, analytical applications, and manufacturing processes requiring a controlled cadmium source.

Versatile Solubility Profile

• Soluble in: Water, alcohol, acetone, ethyl acetate
• Insoluble in: Nitric acid (HNO₃)
  This solubility behavior enables use in multiple reaction systems and formulation processes.

Stable Crystalline Solid

Supplied in a solid crystalline form with good handling properties and reliable performance in laboratory protocols.

Ideal for Industrial, Analytical, and Research Applications

Commonly used in:

• Manufacturing of cadmium salts
• Preparation of photographic emulsions
• Coloring and modulating optical properties of glass
• Analytical chemistry & inorganic synthesis
• Materials science and thin-film research

Chemical & Regulatory Information

Solubility Characteristics

Applications

1. Industrial & Synthetic Chemistry

• Manufacturing of cadmium-based salts and compounds
• Synthesis of catalysts, pigments, and advanced materials

2. Photographic Industry

• Formulation of photographic and photochemical emulsions

3. Glass & Ceramics

• Coloration and optical modification of specialty glasses
• Preparation of cadmium-based ceramic colorants

4. General Laboratory Use

• Precursor in inorganic synthesis
• Analytical and preparative chemistry
• Metal-ion research & coordination chemistry

Ordering Information

Thermo Scientific™ Cadmium(II) Nitrate Tetrahydrate (≥98.5%) is a high-purity, highly soluble inorganic salt ideal for chemical manufacturing, laboratory synthesis, photographic chemistry, and materials science applications. Its controlled physical properties and consistent purity levels ensure reliable performance across industrial, analytical, and academic environments.