Title: Ammonium Selenite
CAS Registry Number: 7783-19-9
Molecular Formula: H8N2O3Se
Molecular Weight: 163.04
Percent Composition: H 4.95%, N 17.18%, O 29.44%, Se 48.43%
Literature References: Prepd by dissolving selenious acid in a slight excess of concd aqueous ammonia and evaporating: Berzelius, Acad. Handl. Stockholm 39, 13 (1818); Nilson, Bull. Soc. Chim. [2] 21, 253 (1874); ibid. [2] 23, 262 (1875).
Properties: White or slightly reddish crystals. Sol in water. Dec by heat. Deliquescent.
Use: In manuf red glass; reagent for alkaloids. |