Cadmium sulfate is used in pigments and electroplating. It acts as an accelerator in cement formation. It is also employed as lubricants. Further, it is useful for the electroplating of cadmium in electronic circuits. It serves as a precursor to prepare cadmium-based pigment like cadmium sulfide. In the Western standard cell, it is used for electrolyte.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.