Zinc selenide

Description

CAS: 1315-09-9 | SeZn | 144.35 g/mol

Zinc selenide is used to form II-VI light-emitting diodes and diode lasers. It is doped with chromium (ZnSe:Cr) has been used as an infrared laser gain medium. It is used as an infrared optical material. It is used in x-ray and gamma ray detectors.

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Applications
Zinc selenide is used to form II-VI light-emitting diodes and diode lasers. It is doped with chromium (ZnSe:Cr) has been used as an infrared laser gain medium. It is used as an infrared optical material. It is used in x-ray and gamma ray detectors.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases. Store in a cool, dry conditions in a well sealed container.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1315-09-9
• Molecular Formula: SeZn
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 144.35
• MDL Number: MFCD00011296
• InChI Key: GTLQJUQHDTWYJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: zinc selenide znse, znse, zinc selenide, spectro, zinc selenide, powder, 10 mum trace metals basis, zinc selenide crystal optic disc, 13mm x 1mm, polished both sides, zinc selenide crystal optic disc, 13mm x 2mm, polished both sides, zinc selenide crystal optic disc, 25mm x 2mm, polished both sides, zinc selenide optical window, 12.7mm 0.5in dia x 1mm 0.04in thick, zinc selenide optical window, 12.7mm 0.5in dia x 2mm 0.08in thick, zinc selenide optical window, 25.4mm 1.0in dia x 1mm 0.04in thick
• IUPAC Name: zinc(2+) selandiide
• SMILES: [Zn++].[Se--]

• Melting Point: >1100°C
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN3283
• Merck Index: 14,10156
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 144.33
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 5.42^1^5
• Chemical Name or Material: Zinc selenide

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only