Sodium Selenate is the inorganic compound with the formula Na2SeO4, not to be confused with sodium selenite.
It exists as the anhydrous salt, the heptahydrate, and the decahydrate. These are white, water-soluble solids.
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Sr. No. |
Test |
Specification |
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1 |
CAS Number: |
13410-01-0 |
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2 |
Formula |
Na2SeO4 |
|
3 |
Molecular weight |
188.94 |
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4 |
Synonym |
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5 |
Appearance (color) |
WHITE TO OFF WHITE |
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6 |
Appearance (form) |
Crystalline |
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8 |
Selenium |
40% min |
|
9 |
Iron |
< 0.01 % |
|
10 |
Sulphate |
< 0.5 % |
|
11 |
LOSS ON DRYING |
< 0.50% |
Uses: The decahydrate is a common ingredient in multivitamins and livestock feed as a source of selenium. The anhydrous salt is used in the production of some glass.