Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

IUPAC: Cadmium sulfide

CAS: 1306-23-6

Genel Bakış

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

Bileşim

Element Sembol Atomlar Atom Kütlesi
Sulfur S 1 32,0600
Cadmium Cd 1 112,4100

Elementel Bileşim

S
22,2%
Cd
77,8%

Kullanımlar

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

İlginç Gerçekler

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

Güvenlik

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

Structure

SMILES

S=[Cd]

Özellikler

Tür
salt
Hal
solid
Molar Kütle
144,48 g/mol
Yoğunluk
4,8260 g/cm³
Erime Noktası
1750,0 °C
Çözünürlük
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
145,8754
TPSA
32,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2,0

Frequently Asked Questions

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