Cadmium oxide

Cadmium oxide (CAS 1306-19-0), also known as cadmium monoxide, is an inorganic compound used primarily as a precursor and catalyst in industrial chemical synthesis and electrochemical processes.

Where is Cadmium oxide used?

• Source material for other cadmium compounds and functional coatings with controlled electrical or catalytic properties
• Electronics: electroplating baths and conductive thin-film coatings for contacts and semiconductors
• Catalyst precursor in select organic synthesis processes, including certain polymers and specialty chemicals
• Plastics and polymers: stabilizer component and pigment precursor for high-temperature processing
• Pulp and paper operations have historically employed cadmium compounds in specific process chemistry.

Good to know: Regulatory pressure has significantly narrowed the pulp and paper use in recent years. All shipments are subject to applicable hazardous materials handling requirements and safety protocols.

Commercial specifications

• Purity levels typically range from 99% to 99.999% (5N), with higher-purity material directed toward electronics
• Packaging from small laboratory quantities through to bulk industrial quantities