Title: Arsenic Hemiselenide
CAS Registry Number: 1303-35-1
Molecular Formula: As2Se
Molecular Weight: 228.80
Percent Composition: As 65.49%, Se 34.51%
Literature References: Prepd by melting arsenic and selenium in the correct proportions in a sealed tube filled with nitrogen: Szarvasy,
Ber. 28, 2654 (1895);
30, 1244 (1897);
Gmelins, Arsenic (8th ed.)
17, p 462 (1952).
Properties: Black crystals with a metallic luster. Insol in the usual organic and inorganic solvents. Dec in boil. alkali hydroxide solns; slowly decompd by concd hydrochloric and sulfuric acids.
Use: Manuf of glass.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.
