-325 mesh, 10μm or less of 99.9% purity; white or yellowish monoclinic crystal(s) or powder(s); finds use in fluorescent paint, x-ray screens [HAW93] [MER06] [CER91]
Used for:
- Preparation of CdWO4 polymorphs to study electronic structures and photocatalytic activities
- Scintillating bolometers for double beta decay search
- Studies of laser photochemical ablation
In x-ray screens; in scintillation counters; in phosphors; as catalyst for organic reactions.
Cadmium tungstate (CdWO4) is used in fluorescent paint, X-ray screens, and scintillation
counters and as a catalyst. It is very toxic when inhaled.
