Difference between revisions of "Selenium dioxide"

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selenium oxide; selenium (IV) oxide; selenous acid anhydride; selenious anhydride
 
selenium oxide; selenium (IV) oxide; selenous acid anhydride; selenious anhydride
 
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== Risks ==
 
== Risks ==
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* Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and contact.   
 
* Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and contact.   
 
* Corrosive in the presence of moisture.   
 
* Corrosive in the presence of moisture.   
* Integra CHem: [http://www.integrachem.com/msds/S138_26294_101.pdf SDS]
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* Integra Chem: [http://www.integrachem.com/msds/S138_26294_101.pdf SDS]
  
 
==Physical and Chemical Properties==
 
==Physical and Chemical Properties==

Latest revision as of 15:24, 23 October 2022

Description

Yellowish-white, shiny crystals that reacts with moisture to produce a pungent smelling greenish vapor. Selenium dioxide is used in photographic toning baths and in the manufacture of red and pink glass and glazes.

Synonyms and Related Terms

selenium oxide; selenium (IV) oxide; selenous acid anhydride; selenious anhydride

Risks

  • Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and contact.
  • Corrosive in the presence of moisture.
  • Integra Chem: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Soluble in ethanol, water; sulfuric acid.
  • Crystals are four-sided needles.
Composition SeO2
CAS 7446-08-4
Melting Point 340-350 C (sublimes)
Density 3.954 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 110.9
Refractive Index >1.76

Resources and Citations

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 696
  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
  • The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 8576
  • CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index= >1.76