Cadmium carbonate

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Other names/abbreviations:

Carbonic acid cadmium salt

Formula:	CdCO3
CAS-Number:	513-78-0
EINECS-Number:	208-168-9

Chemical properties

Solubility
Water: Insoluble (20 °C) [1]
Diluted acids: Soluble (20 °C) [1]

Safety

Symbol: Xn
R-phrases: 20/21/22
S-phrases: 22

Physical properties

Appearance
	Physical state @ 20°C:	Solid [1]
	Color:	White [1]
	Odor:	Odourless [1]

Bulk properties
	Molecular weight (g/mol):	172.41 [1]
	Melting point (°C):	357 [1]
	Thermal decomposition (°C):	Above melting point [1]
	Density (g/cm3):	4.26 (20 °C) [1]

Misc.
	Vapour pressure (Pa):	6700 (20 °C) [1] 51300 (50 °C) [1]

References

1: Merck. ChemDAT The Merck Chemical Database Ver. 1.1.5

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© Michael Pilgaard
Created: October 27, 2008