Title: Cadmium Tungstate(VI)
CAS Registry Number: 7790-85-4
Molecular Formula: CdO4W
Molecular Weight: 360.25
Percent Composition: Cd 31.20%, O 17.76%, W 51.03%
Line Formula: CdWO4
Literature References: Prepn: Karl, Compt. Rend. 196, 1403 (1933); prepn of single crystals: Uitert, Soden, J. Appl. Phys. 31, 328 (1960).
Properties: White or yellowish monoclinic crystals or powder. Practically insol in water or dil acids. Sol in solns of alkali cyanides.
Use: In x-ray screens; in scintillation counters; in phosphors; as catalyst for organic reactions. |