12-04534. Gold Selenate [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 10294-32-3
Auric selenate.
Au2O12Se3; mol wt 822.81.
Au 47.88%, O 23.33%, Se 28.79%.
Au2(SeO4)3.

Description and references

Prepd from gold and selenic acid: Lenher, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 24, 354 (1902); Caldwell, Eddy, ibid. 71, 2247 (1949).

Properties

Small, yellow crystals. Dec in light. Soluble in sulfuric and nitric acids. Insol in water.

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.