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Zinc selenide, 99.995% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Zinc selenide is used to form II-VI light-emitting diodes and diode lasers. It emits blue light. It is doped with chromium (ZnSe:Cr) has been used as an infrared laser gain medium. It is used as scintillator with emission peak at 640 nm. It is used in x-ray and gamma ray detectors. It is used as an infrared optical material.
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Specifications
Melting Point | >1100°C |
Physical Form | Lump |
Quantity | 50 g |
UN Number | UN3283 |
Merck Index | 14,10156 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. Decomposes in dilute nitric acid. |
Formula Weight | 144.33 |
Percent Purity | 99.995% |
Odor | Odorless |
Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H301-H373 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H331-H373 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P270-P301+P310-P314-P330-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: II |
EINECSNumber | 215-259-7 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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