Crystal structure cadmium hydroxide

Cadmium Hydroxide. Cd(OH)2 [21041-95-2] is best prepared by addition of cadmium nitrate solution to a boiling solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide. The crystals adopt the layered structure of Cdl2 there is contact between hydroxide ions of adjacent layers. Cd(OH)2 can be dehydrated to the oxide by gende heating to 200°C it absorbs C02 from the air forming the basic carbonate. It is soluble in dilute acids and solutions of ammonium ions, ferric chloride, alkali halides, cyanides, and thiocyanates forming complex ions. 

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