Zinc Selenite

Synonym(s)

: Selanilidenezinc, Zinc (1+), pentaselenoxopenta-

Mol. Formula

: SeZn

EC / List no.

: 215-259-7

CAS no.

: 1315-09-9

Molecular weight

: 144,4

Zinc selenide is a light yellow, solid compound containing zinc and selenium. Being a semiconductor, zinc selenide is used to create II-VI light-emitting diodes and diode lasers.

Application

» It is widely used in electrical and electronic products and optical materials.
» It is used as an intermediate product in the industry.
» It is used in the manufacture of basic inorganic chemicals, computers and electronic products.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Zinc selenite is a light yellow solid.
» Odorless.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	2525
Density	g/ cm³	5.27
Refractive index		2.67	550 nm
Band gap	eV	2.82