Title: Ammonium Selenite
CAS Registry Number: 7783-19-9
Molecular Formula: H8N2O3Se
Molecular Weight: 163.04
Percent Composition: H 4.95%, N 17.18%, O 29.44%, Se 48.43%
Literature References: Prepd by dissolving selenious acid in a slight excess of concd aqueous ammonia and evaporating: Berzelius,
Acad. Handl. Stockholm 39, 13 (1818); Nilson,
Bull. Soc. Chim. [2]
21, 253 (1874);
ibid. [2]
23, 262 (1875).
Properties: White or slightly reddish crystals. Sol in water. Dec by heat. Deliquescent.
Use: In manuf red glass; reagent for alkaloids.