Description

Barium Selenite is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula BaSeO3. It serves as a critical source of selenium in specialized industrial and research applications where controlled release or specific reactivity is required. This compound is primarily utilized in the manufacturing of specialty glasses, ceramics, and as a precursor in chemical synthesis for the electronics and photovoltaics industries.

Application

• Glass and Ceramics Manufacturing: Used as a decolorizing and fining agent, and to impart specific electrical or optical properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for producing other selenium-containing compounds and catalysts.
• Electronics and Semiconductors: Employed in the deposition of thin films and in the production of certain semiconductor materials.
• Photovoltaic Research: Investigated for use in solar cell technologies due to its selenium content.
• Pigments and Dyes: Used in the formulation of specialized, heat-stable pigments.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as an analytical standard and reagent in research and quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Selenite
CAS No.	13718-59-7
Molecular Formula	BaSeO3
Molecular Weight	264.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Barium selenite; Barium selenite(IV); Selenious acid, barium salt (1:1); Barium monoselenite; Barium(2+) selenite; UNII-9F8S6L8B6Q
EINECS	237-304-9

Quality Control

Our Barium Selenite is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Barium Selenite)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Selenium (by AAS)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.