Aluminium selenide

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Aluminum selenide
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General
Other names Aluminium(III) selenide
Molecular formula Al2Se3
Molar mass 290.843 g/mol
Appearance yellow to brown powder
stong garlic odor
upon hydrolysis
CAS number [1302-82-5]
Properties
Density and phase 3.437 g/cm3 (15 °C), solid
Solubility in water decomposes
Melting point 960 °C
Boiling point
Hazards
EU classification not listed
NFPA 704 Image:nfpa_h3.pngImage:nfpa_f0.pngImage:nfpa_r3.png
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Aluminium selenide is the chemical compound Al2Se3. This solid is prepared from the reaction of the elements. Al2Se3 has been used as a precursor to hydrogen selenide, which is released when the solid is treated with acids. It should be stored away from moisture and air as it is hydrolytically unstable.

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