12-05567. Lithium Selenite [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 15593-51-8
Selenious acid dilithium salt.
Li2O3Se; mol wt 140.84.
Li 9.86%, O 34.08%, Se 56.06%.

Description and references

Prepd from a soln of selenious acid in lithium hydroxide at 60°: Nilson, Bull. Soc. Chim. [2] 21, 253 (1874); ibid. [2] 23, 262 (1875).

Derivative

Monohydrate.

Properties

Acicular crystals. Hygroscopic. More sol in cold water than in hot water.

Status

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