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 | |
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.