Cadmium iodide

Cadmium iodide is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is CdI₂. It has cadmium and iodide ions in it.

Cadmium iodide is a white or pale yellow solid. It is known for its crystal structure. Many other chemical compounds have a cadmium iodide crystal structure. It easily dissolves in water. It is toxic.

It is made by reacting cadmium with iodine. It can also be made by reacting cadmium, or cadmium oxide with hydriodic acid.

Cadmium iodide is used to make phosphors (things that light when struck by UV light), photography, and electroplating.

• Cadmium chloride
• Cadmium fluoride
• Cadmium bromide
• Mercury iodide