Cadmium tungstate
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cadmium-tungstate-168-4054947
title:
Cadmium tungstate
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Cadmium tungstate (CdWO4 or CWO), the cadmium salt of tungstic acid, is a dense, chemically inert solid which is used as a scintillation crystal to detect gamma rays. It has density of 7.9 g/cm and melting point of 1325 °C. It is toxic if inhaled or swallowed. Its crystals are transparent, colorless, with slight yellow tint. It is odorless. Its CAS number is 7790-85-4. It is not hygroscopic. The crystal is transparent and emits light when it is hit by gamma rays and x-rays, making it useful as
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Chemical compound
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadmium_tungstate
date created:
2006-05-12T04:24:45Z
date modified:
2024-08-30T19:24:22Z
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