The main application of cadmium sulfide is as a pigment. Cadmium sulfide is also used in the production of solar cells. Used as light dependent resistors/photo resistors for light sensors. Used in MOCVD, sputtering and electrochemical deposition. In screen printing, it is used as a slurry containing dispersed cadmium sulfide. It is also used in dandruff shampoos.
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