Title: Magnesium Selenate
CAS Registry Number: 14986-91-5
Molecular Formula: MgO4Se
Molecular Weight: 167.26
Percent Composition: Mg 14.53%, O 38.26%, Se 47.21%
Line Formula: MgSeO4
Literature References: Prepn: Mitscherlich,
Pogg. Ann. 9, 623 (1827); Berzelius,
ibid. 32, 11 (1834); Huff, McCrosky,
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 51, 1457 (1929).
Derivative Type: Hexahydrate
Properties: Monoclinic crystals. d 1.928. Stable in air. Sol in water.
Density: d 1.928
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.