Cadmium sulfate is an inorganic compound with the combination of the cadmium and sulfate. It has a water soluble solid. cadmium sulfate is a natural resources that has found abundant naturally. It is insoluble in ethanol and odorless solid. These minerals can be separated from the other minerals like kainite which is the primary sources of the cadmium chemicals. The systematic IUPAC name is known as cadmium sulfate. The chemical or molecular name of cadmium sulfate is CdSO4. It is also known as sulfuric acid or cadmium salt.

Properties

Appearance : White hygroscopic solid

Melting point : 1000°C

Boiling point : Decomposes

Molecular weight : 208.47g/mol

Density : 4.691g/cm³

Solubility in water : 75g/100mL

Crystal structure : Orthorhombic

Odor : odourless

Solubility : Slightly soluble in methanol and ethyl acetate. Insoluble in ethanol.

Uses

Cadmium sulfate is used for pigments and electroplating. It is mainly used for electrode position such as fungicides, bactericides and lubricants. It is widely used as an accelerator for cementry formation.