Sulfuro de cadmio

CdS

IUPAC: Cadmium sulfide

CAS: 1306-23-6

Descripción general

Cadmium sulfide is a bright yellow pigment (cadmium yellow) used in artist paints and a semiconductor used in solar cells and photodetectors.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Azufre S 1 32,0600
Cadmio Cd 1 112,4100

Composición elemental

S
22,2%
Cd
77,8%

Usos

  • Artist pigment (cadmium yellow)
  • Solar cell
  • Photoresistor
  • Quantum dot precursor

Datos curiosos

  • Claude Monet and other Impressionists prized cadmium yellow for its brilliance and permanence

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Toxic cadmium compound
  • ⚠ Carcinogen
  • ⚠ Environmental hazard

Estructura

SMILES

S=[Cd]

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
144,48 g/mol
Densidad
4,8260 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
1750,0 °C
Solubilidad
insoluble

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
145,8754
TPSA
32,1 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
1
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
2
Complejidad
2,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sulfuro de cadmio?
Sulfuro de cadmio (CdS) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Cadmium sulfide.
What is the molecular weight of Sulfuro de cadmio?
Sulfuro de cadmio has a molar mass of 144.48 g/mol.
What state is Sulfuro de cadmio at room temperature?
Sulfuro de cadmio is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sulfuro de cadmio organic or inorganic?
Sulfuro de cadmio is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sulfuro de cadmio?
Sulfuro de cadmio (CdS) is composed of Azufre (S), Cadmio (Cd).