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POTASSIUM SELENITE

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POTASSIUM SELENITE Basic information

Product Name:
POTASSIUM SELENITE
Synonyms:
  • POTASSIUM SELENITE
  • dipotassiumselenite
  • seleniousacid,dipotassiumsalt(9ci)
  • Potassiumselenitewhitepowder
  • Potassium selenate(IV)
  • Selenious acid dipotassium salt
  • Einecs 233-909-8
  • Selenious acid, potassium salt (1:2)
CAS:
10431-47-7
MF:
H3KO3Se
MW:
169.09
EINECS:
233-909-8
Product Categories:
  • inorganic compound
Mol File:
10431-47-7.mol
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POTASSIUM SELENITE Chemical Properties

Melting point:
875°C (dec.)
Boiling point:
decomposes [STR93]
Density 
2.851^1^5
solubility 
slightly soluble in ethanol
form 
Powder
color 
White
Water Solubility 
Soluble in ethyl alcohol, water.
Sensitive 
Hygroscopic
Stability:
hygroscopic
EPA Substance Registry System
Selenious acid, potassium salt (1:2) (10431-47-7)
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Safety Information

Hazard Codes 
T
Risk Statements 
23/25-33-50/53-36/37/38-23/24/25
Safety Statements 
20/21-28-45-36/37/39-26-22
RIDADR 
2630
RTECS 
VS7200000
TSCA 
Yes
HazardClass 
6.1
PackingGroup 
I

MSDS

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POTASSIUM SELENITE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

-100mesh with 99.5% purity; white powder(s); hygroscopic [STR93] [CER91]

Uses

One among the compounds used in cattle feeds.

Reactivity Profile

Salts, basic, such as POTASSIUM SELENITE, are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydroxide ions and have pH's greater than 7.0. They react as bases to neutralize acids. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of the bases in reactivity group 10 (Bases) and the neutralization of amines. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible.

Health Hazard

Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways.

Safety Profile

A poison and corrosive. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors of selinium

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