Cadmium iodide (chemical formula: CdI2) is a chemical compound consisting of cadmium and iodine element. It appears as a green-yellow solid, being soluble in water, alcohol, ether, acetone, ammonia, and acid. It is a compound with the typical crystal structure of the form MX2, exhibiting strong polarization effects. It has many applications such as being used in lithography, photography, electroplating, process engraving, analytical chemistry, electrodeposition of cadium as well as the manufacturing of phosphor and lubricants. It is manufactured through the reaction between cadmium metal, or its oxide, hydroxide or carbonate and hydroiodic acid.
