Learn More
Sodium selenide, 99.8% (metals basis)
Description
Sodium selenide is used in paper and pulp industry, for kraft process followed by photographic industry to prevent developer solutions. It finds application as a bleaching agent in textile industry, sulfur dyes and detergents. It is also used to impart color to glass, glazes and enamels. Further, it acts as a decolorizer of glass due to neutralization of greenish tint produced by iron (ferrous) compounds. It plays an important role to prepare organoselenium compounds by reacting with alkyl halides.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | >875°C |
| Color | Gray to Pink |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.8% (metals basis) |
| UN Number | UN3283 |
| Merck Index | 14,8672 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol and liquid ammonia. Slightly soluble tetrahydrofuran. |
| Formula Weight | 124.94 |
| Percent Purity | 99.8% |
| Grade | ACS |
| Show More |
Safety and Handling
- Sodium selenide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P311-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
- P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium selenide
RUO – Research Use Only
Your input is important to us. Please complete this form to provide feedback related to the content on this product.