Cadmium nitrate

Synonym(s):Cadmium nitrate solution

CAS NO.：10325-94-7
Empirical Formula: CdN2O6
Molecular Weight: 236.42
MDL number: MFCD00010915
EINECS: 233-710-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:15:30

What is Cadmium nitrate?

Chemical properties

White, amorphous pieces or hygro- scopic needles. Soluble in water, ammonia, and alco- hol.

Physical properties

White crystal or amorphous powder; hygroscopic; density 3.60 g/cm3; melts at 350°C; very soluble in water, also soluble in alcohols.

The Uses of Cadmium nitrate

Cadmium salts, photographic emulsions, col- oring glass and porcelain, laboratory reagent, cad- mium salts.

Definition

ChEBI: An inorganic nitrate salt having Cd(2+) as the counterion.

Preparation

reparation Cadmium nitrate is prepared by dissolving cadmium metal or its oxide, hydroxide, or carbonate, in nitric acid followed by crystallization:
CdO + 2HNO₃ → Cd(NO₃)₂ + H₂O.

General Description

Odorless white solid. Sinks in water.

Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile

Mixtures of metal/nonmetal nitrates with alkyl esters may explode, owing to the formation of alkyl nitrates; mixtures a nitrate with phosphorus, tin (II) chloride, or other reducing agents may react explosively [Bretherick 1979 p. 108-109].

Hazard

Dangerous fire and explosion hazard.

Health Hazard

Inhalation of fumes can produce coughing, chest constriction, headache, nausea, vomiting, pneumonitis. Chronic poisoning is characterized by emphysema and kidney injury. Ingestion causes gastrointestinal disturbance and severe toxic symptoms; both kidney and liver injuries may occur. Contact with eyes causes irritation.

Safety Profile

Confirmed human carcinogen. Poison by ingestion and possibly other routes. Moderately toxic by inhalation. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Cd and NOx. See also CADMIUM COMPOUNDS and NITRATES.

Properties of Cadmium nitrate

Melting point:	59.4℃
Boiling point:	132℃
Density	2.455（17/4℃）
solubility	soluble in ethanol
form	white cubic crystals
color	white cubic crystals, crystalline; hygroscopic
PH	≥3
Water Solubility	g/100g solution H2O: 55.1 (0.6°C), 61.3 (25°C), 87.2 (100°C); solid phase, Cd(NO3)2 · 4H2O (0°C, 25°C), Cd(NO3)2 (100°C) [KRU93]; soluble alcohol, ammonia [HAW93]
Merck	13,1622
BRN	8137359
CAS DataBase Reference	10325-94-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Cadmium nitrate (10325-94-7)

Safety information for Cadmium nitrate

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H340:Germ cell mutagenicity H350:Carcinogenicity H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.