| CAS No.: | 1306-24-7 |
| Molecular Weight: | 191.37 g/mol |
| Chemical Formula | CdSe |
Cadmium selenide is an inorganic compound with the formula CdSe. It is a black to red-black solid that is classified as a II-VI semiconductor of the n-type. Much of the current research on cadmium selenide is focused on its nanoparticles. Cadmium selenide (CdSe) is a binary, primarily ionic compound with a touch of covalent character. It can take three crystalline forms, but the hexagonal wurtzite structure shown is by far the most common.
Specifications of Cadmium Selenide:
CAS number: 1306-24-7
Structural formula: CdSe
Melting point: 1258C
Solubility in water: Insoluble.
Description: Brownish powder having reddish tinge.
Cadmium: Between 56.0% and 60.0%.
Appearance: Red to black crystals.
