Cadmium Sulfide Precipitation (Yellow)

CdCl₂ + Na₂S → CdS↓ + 2NaCl

Descripción general

Cadmium chloride reacts with sodium sulfide to form a bright yellow precipitate of cadmium sulfide (Ksp = 8 × 10⁻²⁷). CdS is known as cadmium yellow and was historically an important artist's pigment. The brilliant yellow color is due to its 2.4 eV bandgap.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Producto	Sodium Chloride NaCl	2	(aq)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Many of Claude Monet's and Vincent van Gogh's paintings feature cadmium yellow pigment, prized for its brilliance and light-fastness.

Importancia industrial

El CdS se utiliza como pigmento, en fotoceldas y fotómetros, en células solares de película fina (CdTe/CdS) y como material para puntos cuánticos.

Propiedades

Tipo: Precipitation
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -78,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Cadmium Sulfide Precipitation (Yellow)?

The balanced equation is: CdCl₂ + Na₂S → CdS↓ + 2NaCl.

What type of reaction is Cadmium Sulfide Precipitation (Yellow)?

Cadmium Sulfide Precipitation (Yellow) is a precipitation reaction.

Is Cadmium Sulfide Precipitation (Yellow) exothermic or endothermic?

Cadmium Sulfide Precipitation (Yellow) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -78.0 kJ/mol.