Cadmium sulfate

Cadmium sulfate is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is CdSO4. It is made of cadmium and sulfate ions. The cadmium is in its +2 oxidation state.

Properties
Cadmium sulfate is a white solid. It easily dissolves in water. It is toxic and carcinogenic. 

Preparation
Cadmium sulfate is made by dissolving cadmium carbonate, cadmium oxide, or cadmium metal in sulfuric acid. 

Uses
Cadmium sulfate is used to electroplate cadmium on electronic circuits. It is also used to make cadmium sulfide, a pigment. It is used as an electrolyte in a certain battery used to make voltmeters accurate.

Related pages
Cadmium telluride
Zinc sulfate
Mercury sulfate
Cadmium chloride

References

Category:Cadmium compounds
Category:Sulfur compounds