Cadmium sulfate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cadmium sulfate |
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| IUPAC name | Cadmium(II) sulfate |
| Other names | Sulfuric acid, cadmium salt (1:1) |
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| Properties | |
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| Molar mass | 0 g mol-1 |
| Appearance | White hygroscopic solid |
| Odor | odorless |
| Density | 4.691 g/cm3 (anhydrous) |
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| anhydrous: 76.4 g/100 mL (25 °C) octahydrate: very soluble |
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| Solubility | slightly soluble in methanol, ethyl acetate insoluble in ethanol |
| Structure | |
| Crystal structure | orthorhombic (anhydrous) |
| Related compounds | |
| Other anions | Cadmium acetate, Cadmium chloride, Cadmium nitrate |
| Other cations | Zinc sulfate, Calcium sulfate, Magnesium sulfate |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
Cadmium sulfate is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is CdSO4. It is made of cadmium and sulfate ions. The cadmium in it has a +2 oxidation state.
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What is Cadmium Sulfate?
Cadmium sulfate is a white solid that looks a bit like salt. It can easily dissolve in water. This chemical is known to be harmful and should be handled with great care. It is also considered a carcinogen, which means it can cause cancer.
How is it Made?
You can make cadmium sulfate by dissolving other cadmium compounds like cadmium carbonate or cadmium oxide in sulfuric acid. You can even use pure cadmium metal to make it.
What is it Used For?
Cadmium sulfate has a few important uses:
- It is used in a process called electroplating. This is where a thin layer of cadmium metal is put onto electronic circuits.
- It helps make cadmium sulfide, which is a type of pigment. Pigments are colors used in paints and other materials.
- It is also used as an electrolyte in a special kind of battery. This battery helps make voltmeters very accurate. Voltmeters are tools that measure electrical voltage.
Related Compounds
Images for kids
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This picture shows a part of the structure of Cadmium Sulfate (CdSO4). The dark blue spheres represent cadmium atoms.
See also
In Spanish: Sulfato de cadmio para niños
