Additional Information for Selenious Acid
Selenious acid is a chemical compound with the formula H2SeO3. It is an inorganic acid that contains selenium in the +4 oxidation state. Selenious acid is a white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. It is commonly used in various industrial applications, including:
1. Chemical synthesis: Selenious acid is used as a reagent in organic synthesis reactions, particularly in the preparation of selenium-containing compounds.
2. Glass manufacturing: Selenious acid is used in the production of glass, where it acts as a fining agent to remove impurities and improve the clarity of the glass.
3. Electroplating: Selenious acid is used in electroplating processes to deposit a thin layer of selenium onto metal surfaces, providing corrosion resistance and enhancing the appearance of the metal.
4. Photography: Selenious acid is used in the production of photographic emulsions, where it acts as a sensitizer to enhance the sensitivity of the emulsion to light.
5. Medicine: Selenious acid has been used in the past as a treatment for certain medical conditions, although its use in medicine has decreased due to the availability of safer alternatives.
It is important to handle selenious acid with care, as it is toxic and can cause severe burns and eye damage. Proper safety precautions, such as wearing protective gloves and goggles, should be followed when working with this chemical.
Related Item Names for INC 11809 Selenious Acid
NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 11809 Selenious Acid Page 1 of 1
- AC-8118
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 6
- AC-8118
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 6
- NO PRIMARY REF 99-220-0967
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 9