cadmium acetate

cadmium acetate

[′kad·mē·əm ′as·ə‚tāt]

(organic chemistry)

Cd(OOCCH₃)₂·3H₂O A compound that forms colorless monoclinic crystals, soluble in water and in alcohol; used for chemical testing for sulfides, selenides, and tellurides and for producing iridescent effects on porcelain.