Cadmium nitrate Property

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

Hazard Codes 

T,N,Xn

Risk Statements 

45-36/38-20/21/22-51/53-50/53-48/20/22-23-22-61-60-46-20/22

Safety Statements 

53-45-36-26-36/37-60-61

RIDADR 

UN 3082 9/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

HazardClass 

6.1(b)

PackingGroup 

II

Hazardous Substances Data

10325-94-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H340May cause genetic defects

H350May cause cancer

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Cadmium nitrate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

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.

Uses

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

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.

Definition

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

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.