Description

Magnesium Selenate Hexahydrate is an inorganic salt compound that serves as a vital source of both magnesium and selenium ions. Its controlled purity makes it a critical reagent for research and industrial processes where precise elemental composition is required. This material is primarily utilized in specialized chemical synthesis, analytical chemistry, and as a precursor in materials science applications. CAS NO 13446-28-1.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor for the preparation of other selenium-containing compounds and advanced materials.
• Analytical Reagent: Used in laboratory settings as a standard or reagent for calibrating instruments and conducting quantitative analysis for selenium.
• Nutritional & Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating the role of selenium and magnesium in biological systems, including enzyme function and metabolic pathways.
• Materials Science: Serves as a starting material in the development of specialty glasses, semiconductors, or phosphors where selenium doping is required.
• Catalysis: May be investigated as a component or precursor in catalytic systems for specific organic transformations.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Magnesium Selenate Hexahydrate
CAS No.	13446-28-1
Molecular Formula	MgSeO4 · 6H2O
Molecular Weight	275.35 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Magnesium selenate (VI) hexahydrate; Selenic acid, magnesium salt, hexahydrate; Magnesium selenium oxide hexahydrate; Magnesium monoselenate hexahydrate; EINECS 236-638-5
EINECS	236-638-5

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and precise compositional accuracy. Each batch is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and absence of critical impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (MgSeO4·6H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	37.0 - 40.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002 %

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