Zinc selenide
Zinc selenide
Zinc selenide
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Zinc selenide

CAS: 1315-09-9 | SeZn | 144.35 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS1315-09-9
IUPAC Namezinc(2+) selandiide
Molecular FormulaSeZn
InChI KeyGTLQJUQHDTWYJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES[Zn++].[Se--]
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Formpowder
Appearance (Color)orange or red to brown
Complexometric Titration> 88% by zinc
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.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Evgeni Sorokin; Nikolai Tolstik; Kathleen I Schaffers; Irina T Sorokina. Femtosecond SESAM-modelocked Cr:ZnS laser. Optics Express. 2012, 20, (27), 28947-28952.
  2. Damian W Synnott; Michael K Seery; Steven J Hinder; John Colreavy; Suresh C Pillai. Novel microwave assisted synthesis of ZnS nanomaterials. Nanotechnology. 2013, 24, (4), 045704.