What is Cadmium chloride?
[[File:Cadmium chloride hemipentahydrate.jpg|thumb|Cadmium chloride]] '''Cadmium chloride''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is CdCl<sub>2</sub>. It has [[cadmium]] and [[chloride]] [[ion]]s in it. The cadmium is in its +2 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Cadmium chloride is a colorless solid. It dissolves easily in water. It is [[toxic]] and [[carcinogen]]ic (causes [[cancer]]). It is mostly [[ionic bond|ionic]] but a little [[covalent]]. It reacts with [[base (chemistry)|bases]] to make [[cadmium oxide]]. ==Preparation== Cadmium chloride is made by reacting cadmium oxide, cadmium, or cadmium carbonate with [[hydrochloric acid]]. It can also be made by mixing cadmium and [[chlorine]]. ==Uses== It is used to make yellow [[cadmium sulfide]], which is used as a [[pigment]]. It is also used to make [[organic chemistry|organo]]cadmium compounds. It is also used for [[electroplating]]. ==Related pages== *[[Cadmium sulfate]] *[[Zinc chloride]] *[[Mercury chloride]] [[Category:Cadmium compounds]] [[Category:Chlorine compounds]]