SILVER SELENIDE Property

Melting point:

880°

Density 

8.22 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

solubility 

insoluble in H2O

form 

gray hexagonal needles

color 

gray hexagonal, hexane needles

Water Solubility 

insoluble H2O [MER06]

Merck 

13,8602

CAS DataBase Reference

1302-09-6

EPA Substance Registry System

Silver selenide (Ag2Se) (1302-09-6)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

T,N

Risk Statements 

23/25-33-50/53

Safety Statements 

20/21-28-45-60-61

RIDADR 

UN 3283 6.1/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

HazardClass 

6.1(b)

PackingGroup 

III

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P314Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

SILVER SELENIDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

gray hexagonal microscopic needles; exists in two forms, transition temp 133°C; oxidized to Ag and selenium oxide when heated in O2 [MER06]

General Description

This product has been enhanced for energy efficiency.