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Copper(II) selenide, 99.5% (metals basis)
Description
In semiconductors, as catalyst in Kjeldahl digestion.Copper(II) selenide is involved in the preparation of nanocrystals, which shows significant photothermal heating with a photothermal transduction efficiency, thereby it is used for photothermal therapy applications. It is used as a semiconductor and ideal solar control coating as well as finds application in solar cell technology.
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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 550°C (decomposition) |
Color | Black |
Physical Form | Pieces |
Quantity | 25 g |
Assay Percent Range | 99.5% (Metals basis) |
Solubility Information | Soluble in HCl with H2Se evolution,in H2SO4 with SO2 evolution. Oxidized to CuSeO3 by HNO3Soluble in hydrochloric acid,sulfuric acid. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 142.5 |
Density | 6.0-6.6 |
Chemical Name or Material | Copper(II) selenide |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H301+H331-H373 |
Hazard Statement | When using do not eat, drink or smoke. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P270-P271-P301+P310-P304+P340-P311-P314-P330-P501c |
DOTInformation | DOT Class: 9, Packaging Group: III |
EINECSNumber | 215-272-8 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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