Cd2Cl

ceramic
· JVASP-134430· Cd2Cl

Cd₂Cl is an inorganic ceramic compound composed of cadmium and chlorine, representing a halide ceramic material with a layered crystal structure. This compound is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, used in applications requiring halide ceramics such as optical windows, radiation detection, or photonic devices where cadmium halides offer unique optical transparency and electronic properties. While cadmium toxicity limits broad industrial adoption, Cd₂Cl and related cadmium halides remain valuable in niche sectors where their optical, thermal, or electrical characteristics provide advantages over non-toxic alternatives—particularly in high-energy physics instrumentation and specialized optoelectronic components.

radiation detectionoptical windows and lensesphotonic and optoelectronic devicesresearch and laboratory materialshigh-energy physics instrumentationspecialized ceramics

Compliance & Regulations

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.