CADMIUM CARBONATE

Synonym(s):Otavite

CAS NO.：513-78-0
Empirical Formula: CCdO3
Molecular Weight: 172.42
MDL number: MFCD00010918
EINECS: 208-168-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is CADMIUM CARBONATE?

Chemical properties

White powdery solid; density 4.258 g/cm3; decomposes on heating below 500°C; insoluble in water and liquid ammonia; soluble in acid (with reaction).

Physical properties

White powdery solid; density 4.258 g/cm³; decomposes on heating below 500°C; insoluble in water and liquid ammonia; soluble in acid (with reaction).

The Uses of CADMIUM CARBONATE

Cadmium carbonate occurs in nature as the mineral otavite. The commer_x0002_cial applications of this compound are limited. It is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis and as a starting material to prepare other cadmium salts.

The Uses of CADMIUM CARBONATE

Cadmium carbonate is the raw material for the production of pigments for ceramic and frits and for production of cadmium salt. Used as reagents. It is used for intermediates of manufacturing polyester, glass pigment flux, organic catalysts, plastic plasticizer, stabilizer.

Safety Profile

Confirmed human carcinogen. Poison by ingestion. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of cadmium.

Properties of CADMIUM CARBONATE

Melting point:	500 °C (lit.)
Density	4.258 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
solubility	H2O: insoluble(lit.)
form	powder
color	White to off-white
Specific Gravity	4.258
Odor	Odorless
Water Solubility	Very slightly soluble in water. Soluble in dilute acids, concentrated solutions of ammonium salts.
Merck	14,1616
Solubility Product Constant (Ksp)	pKsp: 12
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 0.01 mg/m3; TWA 0.002 mg/m3 NIOSH: IDLH 9 mg/m3
Stability:	Stable. Incompatible with strong acids.
CAS DataBase Reference	513-78-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Cadmium carbonate (513-78-0)

Safety information for CADMIUM CARBONATE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H330:Acute toxicity,inhalation H340:Germ cell mutagenicity H350:Carcinogenicity H361:Reproductive toxicity H372:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.