Cadmium Oxide Nanopowder/Nanopowder ( CdO, 20-30nm, purity 99.5%)
₹1475.00
Technical Specifications
Property | Specification |
|---|---|
Chemical Name | Cadmium Oxide (CdO) |
CAS Number | 1306-19-0 |
Molecular Weight | 128.41 g/mol |
Purity | ≥ 99.5% |
Appearance / Color | Fine White Powder |
Particle Size (Average) | 20–30 nm |
Morphology | Spherical / Irregular |
Crystal Structure | Cubic (rocksalt) |
Density | 8.15 g/cm³ (approx.) |
Melting Point | 1427 °C |
Boiling Point | 1559 °C |
Solubility | Insoluble in water |
Stability | Chemically stable under normal conditions; hygroscopic in some cases |
2. Key Features
High Purity: 99.5% ensures minimal impurities, suitable for advanced applications.
Nanoscale Particle Size: 20–30 nm provides high surface area, enhancing reactivity and catalytic properties.
Uniform Morphology: Spherical/irregular shape aids in consistent dispersion in matrices.
Thermal Stability: High melting and boiling points allow usage in high-temperature applications.
Cubic Crystal Structure: Ensures consistent chemical and physical behavior.
White Fine Powder: Easy to handle, mix, and process in formulations.
3. Applications
Cadmium Oxide Nanopowder is widely used in multiple industrial and research areas:
Electronics & Batteries:
Used as an electrode material in Ni-Cd and other battery systems.
Enhances charge/discharge efficiency due to nanoscale size.
Ceramics & Glass Industry:
Acts as a glaze material and pigment precursor.
Imparts opacity, color, and thermal stability to ceramics.
Electroplating & Coatings:
Used in electroplating baths for uniform cadmium deposition.
Improves corrosion resistance of metallic surfaces.
Catalysts & Chemical Reagents:
Serves as a catalyst in organic and inorganic reactions.
Raw material for producing cadmium salts and other cadmium compounds.
Research & Nanotechnology:
Investigated for optoelectronic devices, thin films, and sensors.
Nanoscale properties allow use in advanced material science applications.