Sodium selenite

Sodium Selenite

Inorganic Selenium Compound for Laboratory & Industrial Use
Catalog Number: ASC-1015

Product Information

• Catalog Number: ASC-1015

• Chemical Name: Sodium Selenite

• CAS Number: 10102-18-8

• MDL Number: MFCD00003489

• PubChem CID: 310280155

• Molecular Formula: Na₂SeO₃

• Molecular Weight: 172.94 g/mol

• Appearance: White to light brown / grey powder

• Purity: ≥ 98%

Overview

Sodium Selenite is an inorganic selenium salt commonly used in laboratory research, analytical chemistry, and industrial applications. Due to its well-defined chemical properties, it is frequently employed in selenium-related studies, redox chemistry research, and controlled formulation work.

In laboratory settings, Sodium Selenite is used as a source of selenium for experimental systems and as a reference compound in chemical and materials research.

Typical Applications

• Laboratory and analytical research

• Selenium chemistry and redox studies

• Industrial formulation and process development

• Materials and inorganic chemistry research

• Reference compound for selenium analysis

Key Features

• Defined inorganic selenium compound

• Consistent purity and composition

• Suitable for controlled laboratory use

• Stable under recommended storage conditions

Typical Specifications

• Selenium (Se): ≥ 45.5%

• Lead (Pb): ≤ 20 ppm

• Arsenic (As): ≤ 10 ppm

• Cadmium (Cd): ≤ 5 ppm

• Mercury (Hg): ≤ 0.1 ppm

• Loss on Drying: ≤ 0.5%

Storage & Handling

• Store at approximately 20 °C

• Keep container tightly closed

• Protect from moisture and light

• Handle using appropriate laboratory safety procedures

Intended Use

For laboratory and industrial research use only.
Not intended for food, dietary supplement, therapeutic, diagnostic, or veterinary use.

Quality & Compliance

• Manufactured under controlled conditions

• Batch consistency ensured

• COA and SDS available upon request