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Cadmium Oxide Powder Technical
Technical
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Cadmium Oxide Powder Technical
- Alliance Code
- cadmium-oxide-powder
- Grade
- Technical
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 1306-19-0PubChem
- Formula
- CdOPubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 128.41PubChem
- Product Type
- pure_substance
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assay (CdO) | 99.5% minimum | 99.8% | — | Supplier specification |
| Total As + Sb + Tl | 0.005 percent total by weight | 0.0010 % | dc arc emission spectroscopy or equivalent analysis techniques | Supplier specification |
| Chloride (Cl) | 0.002 % | 0.0005 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.005 % | 0.0008 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.01 % | 0.002 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Nitrate (NO3) | 0.01 % | 0.002 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Potassium (K) | Not more than 0.002% | 0.0003 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Sodium (Na) | Not more than 0.01% | 0.002 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Sulfate (SO4) | 0.20 % | 0.03 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Iron (Fe) | Not more than 0.005% | 0.0010 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Zinc (Zn) | Max 0.05 % | 0.008 % | ICP-OES after dissolution in dilute HCl | Interpreted |
| Loss on drying (105 C, 2 h) | Max 0.5 % | 0.1 % | Gravimetric, oven to constant weight | Interpreted |
| Matter insoluble in hydrochloric acid | Max 0.1 % | 0.01 % | Gravimetric, dissolution in dilute HCl, filtration and ignition | Interpreted |
| Fineness, residue on 75 um (200 mesh) sieve | Max 0.5 % | 0.05 % | Wet sieve analysis, ASTM B214 | Interpreted |
Specification values are guaranteed limits. Typical values are representative of production lots and are not guaranteed. Lot-specific certificates of analysis ship with every order.
Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations
| Grade | Concentration | Typical Assay | SKU | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This grade Technical | — | — | current | current |
| ACS Reagent | — | — | cadmium-oxide-powder-acs-reagent | View TDS → |
Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Dark brown powder or crystals | Supplier specification |
| Form | Solid | Published reference |
| Odor | Odorless | Published reference |
| pH | 9-10 | Published reference |
| Density | 8.15 g/cm³ (crystalline); 6.95 g/cm³ (amorphous) | Published reference |
| Boiling Point | ~1559 °C (sublimes) | Published reference |
| Melting Point | ~1500 °C (>2732 °F, decomposes/sublimes) | Published reference |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (non-combustible solid) | Published reference |
| Vapor Pressure | Negligible | Published reference |
| Solubility (water) | Insoluble in water (<1 mg/mL) | Published reference |
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- UN257049 CFR 172.101
- Hazard Class
- 6.1Adjudicated
- Packing Group
- IAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Cadmium compounds (Cadmium oxide)Adjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- DangerAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H301, H330, H341, H350, H361fd, H372, H410Adjudicated
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P201, P202, P260, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P281, P284, P301+P310, P304+P340, P308+P313, P310, P314, P320, P321, P330, P391, P403+P233, P405, P501Adjudicated
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- 0.005 mg/m³ TWA (as Cd)OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000
- ACGIH TLV
- —no canonical
- NIOSH REL
- Ca (carcinogen — lowest feasible concentration)NIOSH Pocket Guide
- NIOSH IDLH
- 9 mg/m³ (as Cd)NIOSH Pocket Guide
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Cadmium Oxide Powder Technical. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Applications
- Used as an electroplating chemical and in the manufacture of cadmium electrodesmubychem.com
- Component of silver alloys, phosphors, semiconductors, glass and ceramic glazesmubychem.com
- Preparation of cadmium plating solutions (federal commercial item description grade of CdO)chemicals.emilspec.com
Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Store in cool, dry and ventilated area away from heat sources and protected from sunlight in tightly closed original container. Keep air contact to a minimum.mubychem.com
- Handling Precautions
- Use standard chemical PPE — splash goggles, gloves, lab coat. Refer to SDS for hazard-specific PPE requirements.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- Consult the SDS for material-specific incompatibilities.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Shelf Life
- Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
UN2570, Cadmium compounds (Cadmium oxide), 6.1, PG I
Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-07-17 by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 2026-08-05 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.2 | 2026-07-22 | Canonical data updated: 2 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-07-17 | Canonical data re-verified: 8 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.