Characteristic
Aluminium selenide is the inorganic compound with the formula Al2Se3.
Chemical formula:Al2Se3
CAS#:1302-82-5
Molar mass:290.84 g/mol
Appearance:yellow to brown powder
Odor:odorless
Density: 3.437 g/cm3
Melting point:947 °C (1,737 °F; 1,220 K)
Solubility in water:decomposes
Crystal structure:Monoclinic, mS20
Application
Al2Se3 has been used as a precursor to hydrogen selenide, which is released when the solid is treated with acids.