What is Cadmium iodide?
'''Cadmium iodide''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is CdI<sub>2</sub>. It has [[cadmium]] and [[iodide]] [[ion]]s in it. ==Properties== [[File:Cadmium-iodide-3D-octahedra.png|thumb|Cadmium iodide crystal structure]] Cadmium iodide is a white or pale yellow solid. It is known for its [[crystal structure]]. Many other chemical compounds have a cadmium iodide crystal structure. It easily dissolves in water. It is [[toxic]]. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting cadmium with [[iodine]]. It can also be made by reacting cadmium, or [[cadmium oxide]] with [[hydriodic acid]]. ==Uses== Cadmium iodide is used to make [[phosphor]]s (things that light when struck by UV light), [[photography]], and [[electroplating]]. ==Related pages== *[[Cadmium chloride]] *[[Cadmium fluoride]] *[[Cadmium bromide]] *[[Mercury iodide]] [[Category:Cadmium compounds]] [[Category:Iodine compounds]]