12-05566. Lithium Selenate [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 15593-52-9
Selenic acid dilithium salt.
Li2O4Se; mol wt 156.84.
Li 8.85%, O 40.80%, Se 50.34%.

Description and references

Prepd by roasting lithium selenite in air or by roasting lithium carbonate with selenium or selenium oxide: Lenher, Wechter, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 47, 1522 (1925).

Derivative

Monohydrate.

Properties

Monoclinic crystals. d 2.565. Stable in air. Readily sol in water.

Status

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