Question

Why cadmium chloride is better than cadmium nitrate?

Answer 1

Cadmium Chloride is a whitish, crystalline, inorganic compound that forms toxic fumes of cadmium oxides when heated. Cadmium chloride is used in electroplating, printing, photocopying, dyeing, mirrors, vacuum tubes, lubricants, analytical chemistry and as a chemical intermediate to produce cadmium containing pigments and stabilizers. Cadmium chloride is a known carcinogen and is associated with an elevated risk of developing lung cancer. (NCI05)

Cadmium Nitrate is a colorless, crystalline, inorganic compound that forms toxic fumes of cadmium oxides when heated. Calcium nitrate is used in the production of cadmium hydroxide for use in alkaline batteries, to color glass and porcelain, in photography and in nuclear reactors. Calcium nitrate is a known carcinogen and is associated with an elevated risk of developing lung cancer.

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Answer 2

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• Cadmium became an important metal in the production of nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable batteries and as a sacrificial corrosion-protection coating for iron and steel.
• Common industrial uses for cadmium today are in batteries, alloys, coatings (electroplating), solar cells, plastic stabilizers, and pigments.........