Description

Cupric Selenate is an inorganic copper salt of selenic acid, identified by CAS NO 15123-69-0. This compound serves as a critical source of both copper and selenium ions, essential for specialized industrial and research applications where precise elemental composition is required. It is primarily utilized in advanced material synthesis, analytical chemistry, and niche agricultural research.

Application

• Catalyst Research & Development: Used as a precursor or active component in the study of catalytic processes, particularly in oxidation reactions.
• Specialty Glass & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a source of selenium for imparting specific color properties or electrical characteristics to specialty glasses and ceramic pigments.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Employed in experimental electroplating baths to deposit copper-selenium alloy coatings for specialized electronic or wear-resistant applications.
• Analytical Chemistry & Reagent: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical methods for the quantitative determination of selenium or copper.
• Agricultural & Nutritional Research: Used in controlled studies investigating the role and effects of selenium supplementation in plant nutrition or animal feed.
• Semiconductor & Photovoltaic Research: Investigated as a potential precursor material in the synthesis of copper selenide (CuSe) thin films for photovoltaic and semiconductor applications.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a starting material for the preparation of other selenium-containing compounds and complexes in laboratory-scale synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cupric Selenate
CAS No.	15123-69-0
Molecular Formula	CuSeO4 (often hydrated, e.g., CuSeO4·5H2O)
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 206.50 g/mol (Contact for exact hydrated form weight)
Synonyms	Copper(II) selenate; Copper Selenate; Cupric Selenate; Selenic acid, copper(2+) salt; Copper(2+) selenate; Copper monoselenate
EINECS	239-195-0

Quality Control

Our Cupric Selenate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Key parameters such as assay (copper and selenium content), heavy metal impurities, and loss on drying are verified. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee 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. Due to its hygroscopic nature, keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. For long-term stability, storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue to blue-green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (CuSeO4 basis)	≥ 98.0 %
Copper (Cu) Content	30.0 - 32.0 %
Selenium (Se) Content	37.0 - 39.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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