2650. Cupric Selenate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 15123-69-0
CuO4Se; mol wt 206.50.
Cu 30.77%, O 30.99%, Se 38.24%.
CuSeO4.

Description and references

Prepd by the action of selenic acid on cupric carbonate: Klein, Ann. Chim. 14, 263 (1940).

Derivative

Pentahydrate.

Properties

Light-blue triclinic crystals. Loses water above 80°, forming the monohydrate at 150-220° and becoming anhydr by 265°; dec to the selenite and basic selenite at ≈480° and to CuO at ≈700°. d 2.56. Sol in water; very slightly sol in acetone. Practically insol in alcohol.

Use

In coloring Cu or Cu alloys black.