Description

Zinc Selenide is an inorganic compound of significant industrial importance, primarily valued for its unique optical and semiconductor properties. This high-purity material is essential for applications demanding precise infrared transmission and photonic performance. Key industries that rely on this compound include infrared optics, laser systems, and advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

Application

• Infrared Optical Components: Used as a key material for lenses, windows, and beam combiners in thermal imaging systems, FLIR cameras, and CO2 laser optics due to its excellent transmission in the 0.5 to 20 µm range.
• Semiconductor & Photovoltaic Research: Serves as a precursor or dopant material in thin-film solar cells (e.g., CIGS) and compound semiconductor research.
• Laser & Nonlinear Optics: Employed in optical parametric oscillators (OPOs), frequency converters, and other nonlinear optical devices for mid-infrared laser systems.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material for depositing zinc selenide thin films in electronic and optical coatings.
• Biomedical Research & Reagent: Utilized in specialized biochemical research and as a reagent in specific synthetic pathways.
• Pigments & Specialty Glasses: Finds application in the formulation of specialty red pigments and colored glasses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Selenide
CAS No.	1315-09-9
Molecular Formula	ZnSe
Molecular Weight	144.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc selenide (ZnSe); Selenozinc; Zinc(II) selenide; Zinc selenide powder; ZnSe; Zinc monoselenide; C.I. 77955; EINECS 215-259-7
EINECS	215-259-7

Quality Control

Our Zinc Selenide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to relevant industry standards, with comprehensive testing for chemical purity, crystalline structure, and particle size distribution where applicable. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, trace metal impurities, and physical characteristics.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Due to its nature, the material should be handled to minimize dust generation and exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to reddish powder or crystals
Identification (IR / XRD)	Conforms
Assay (ZnSe)	≥ 99.9%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-10 µm, 5-20 µm)
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Moisture Content (Loss on Drying)	≤ 0.5 %

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