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Zinc selenide
Description
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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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
Specifications
Melting Point | >1100°C |
Quantity | 250 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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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