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.