Cadmium oxide
Description
A dark, brown, crystalline powder. Cadmium oxide is used as a Pigment in phosphors, Glass, and ceramic glazes.
Synonyms and Related Terms
anhydrous cadmium oxide
Other Properties
Soluble in dilute acids, ammonium hydroxide. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | CdO |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1306-19-0 |
| Melting Point | 900-1000 (dec) |
| Density | 8.15 (crystals) |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 128.4 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic by ingestion or inhalation. Suspected carcinogen. Decomposes with heat to produce toxic fumes.
International Chemical Safety Card
Authority
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 1593