Selenium Dioxide
Selenium Dioxide is a highly reactive oxide used extensively as an oxidant in organic chemistry and metallurgy. It is available as a high-purity crystalline solid that sublimes into a pungent gas upon heating.
The material is an essential Technical Grade reagent for the manufacturing of manganese and as an additive in steel alloying. Its exceptional oxidative efficiency makes it a vital catalyst in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates.
Commercially, it is also utilized for surface treatment applications, providing a protective and decorative finish to metals like brass and steel. It maintains high stability when kept in moisture-free, air-tight containers.
Selenium Dioxide
- Organic Synthesis: Acts as a selective oxidizing agent for converting alkenes into allylic alcohols or carbonyls.
- Metal Finishing: Used in “blueing” and browning solutions for steel and copper coloring.
- Electrolytic Manganese: Applied as an additive to improve the efficiency and quality of manganese production.
Classified as Highly Toxic (Category 1) and Corrosive. It is mandatory to use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Full Chemical Suits in confined handling areas.
Standard packaging includes 25 kg steel drums and 50 kg fiber drums with double plastic liners.
