Cadmium single crystal, 15mm (0.59in) dia, 50mm (2.0in) long, random orientation

• CAS: 7440-43-9
• Catalog Number: ACM7440439-1
• Category: Pure Element Single Crystals
• Molecular Weight: 112.41g/mol
• Molecular Formula: Cd
• Description: Cadmium is a silver-white blue tinged lustrous metallic solid. (NTP, 1992);DryPowder; OtherSolid; PelletsLargeCrystals;SOFT BLUE-WHITE METAL LUMPS OR GREY POWDER. MALLEABLE. TURNS BRITTLE ON EXPOSURE TO 80 °C. TARNISHES ON EXPOSURE TO MOIST AIR.;Silver-white, blue-tinged lustrous, odorless solid.;Metal: Silver-white, blue-tinged lustrous, odorless solid.
• IUPAC Name: cadmium
• SMILES: [Cd]
• InChI: InChI=1S/Cd
• InChI Key: BDOSMKKIYDKNTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 1409 °F at 760 mm Hg (NTP, 1992);767 °C;765 °C;1409°F;1409°F
• Melting Point: 609.6 °F (NTP, 1992);32.0691 °C;321 °C;610°F;610°F
• Density: 8.642 (NTP, 1992);8.69 g/cu cm at 25 °C;8.6 g/cm³;8.65 (metal);8.65 (metal)
• Solubility: Insoluble (NIOSH, 2016);Insoluble in water;Solubility in water: none;Insoluble
• Application: The cadmium single crystal, with a diameter of 15mm (0.59in) and a length of 50mm (2.0in) in random orientation, serves a range of industrial and research purposes. Cadmium's unique properties-it is a ductile, malleable, silver-white metal with a bluish tint and a melting point of 321°C-make it valuable in specialized applications, despite its toxicity at low concentrations. This single crystal form of cadmium is often utilized in fields involving metal plating and electroplating, where its corrosion-resistant nature is beneficial. Additionally, its use extends to applications in electronic compounds, specialty alloys, and as a component in pigments and stabilizers. The stability and calculable behavior of cadmium single crystals make them suitable for use as catalysts in chemical reactions. It's crucial to handle this element with care due to its potential health risks, ensuring all safety measures are followed during its utilization in industrial processes.
• Autoignition Temperature: 250 °C, (482 F) layer /Cadmium metal dust/;250 °C (cadmium metal dust)
• Color/Form: Silvery-white metal;Soft, bluish-white metal;Silver-white, blue-tinged, lustrous metal; distorted hexagonal close-packed structure; easily cut with a knife; available in the form of bars, sheets or wire or a gray, granular powder;Hexagonal, ductile crystals or soft, silver-white, lustrous metal
• Complexity: 0
• Corrosivity: Corrosion resistance poor in industrial atmosphere
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• EC Number: 231-152-8
• Exact Mass: 113.903365g/mol
• Formal Charge: 0
• H-Bond Acceptor: 0
• H-Bond Donor: 0
• Heat of Vaporization: 99.87 kJ/mole at 767 °C (boiling point)
• Heavy Atom Count: 1
• ICSC Number: 0020
• Monoisotopic Mass: 113.903365g/mol
• Odor: Odorless
• Other Experimental: Malleable;VP: 1 Pa at 257 °C (sublimes); 10 Pa at 310 °C (sublimes); 100 Pa at 381 °C; 1 kPa at 472 °C; 10 kPa at 594 °C; 100 kPa at 767 °C;VP: 2.8X10-4 Pa at 400 K; 18.3 Pa at 600 K;Specific heat at constant pressure (25 °C): 6.22 cal/mole-deg at 25 °C;Mohs hardness 2.0 ... Tarnishes in moist air. Cadmium becomes brittle at 80 °C. High neutron absorber.;The electrical conductivity of cadmium is less than that of silver or copper, but greater than that of iron.;Cadmium (Cd) has two radioisotopes: (109)Cd and (115)Cd.;Slowly oxidized by moist air to form CdO. Electrode potential (aq) Cd/Cd2+ 0.4025 V. Reacts readily with dilute HNO3; reacts slowly with hot HCl; does not react with alkalies. Other reactions similar to those of zinc.;Enthalpy of fusion 6.21 kJ/mol;Specific heat capacity at 25 °C: 0.232 J/g K; molar heat capacity: 26.020 J/mol K;Cadmium Decay Pathways;Table: Natural Isotopes [Table#970];Cadmium Decay Pathways;Table: Artificial Isotopes [Table#971]
• Refractive Index: Index of Refraction: 1.8 at 578 nm and 20 °C/D
• Rotatable Bond Count: 0
• RTECS Number: EU9800000
• Stability: Slowly oxidized by moist air to form cadmium oxide.
• UNII: 00BH33GNGH
• UN Number: 2570;2570;2570;2570
• Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg at 741 °F (NTP, 1992);1 mmHg (741°F);0 mmHg (approx)

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of Cadmium?

The molecular formula of Cadmium is Cd.

How is Cadmium usually found in nature?

Cadmium is usually found as a mineral combined with other elements such as oxygen, chlorine, or sulfur.

What are some synonyms for Cadmium?

Some synonyms for Cadmium include elemental Cadmium and Colloidal Cadmium.

What is the molecular weight of Cadmium?

The molecular weight of Cadmium is 112.41 g/mol.

When was Cadmium first created?

Cadmium was first created on September 16, 2004.

How is Cadmium commonly extracted for use in the United States?

Most Cadmium used in the United States is extracted during the production of other metals like zinc, lead, and copper.

What are some common uses of Cadmium?

Cadmium has many uses, including in batteries, pigments, metal coatings, and plastics.

What is the description of Cadmium according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)?

Cadmium is described as a silver-white blue tinged lustrous metallic solid.

What are some other identifiers for Cadmium?

Some other identifiers for Cadmium include CAS number 7440-43-9, UNII number 00BH33GNGH, and EC number 231-152-8.

What are some of the computed properties of Cadmium?

Some computed properties of Cadmium include a hydrogen bond donor count of 0, a hydrogen bond acceptor count of 0, and a rotatable bond count of 0.