Sodium selenate decahydrate (Na2SeO4•10H2O)-Crystalline

(Sodium selenate decahydrate (Na2SeO4•10H2O)-Crystalline)

CAS: 10102-23-5 Molecular Formula: Na2SeO4•10H2O Purity: 99.9% Products Code: TR Specification Model: -100 Mesh Hazardous Class: Class 6.1 UN No.: UN2630 Package Class: PG I

Characteristic

Sodium selenate is the inorganic compound with the formula Na2SeO4, not to be confused with sodium selenite. It exists as the anhydrous salt, the heptahydrate, and the decahydrate. These are white, water-soluble solids. The decahydrate is a common ingredient in multivitamins and livestock feed as a source of selenium.

Chemical formula:Na2SeO4•10H2O

Molar mass:188.94 g/mol

Appearance:White crystals

Density:1.6 g/cm3

Solubility in water:soluble

Application

Sodium selenate decahydrate is used as a feed additive, as a mineral supplement, as analytical reagents and in horticultural applications. Further, it is used in manufacturing of glass to counter the color caused by iron impurities. It is also employed in the prevention of abnormal tissue growth. In addition to this, it is used as a micronutrient which prevents a deficiency of copper, manganese and selenium.

(Sodium selenate decahydrate (Na2SeO4•10H2O)-Crystalline)