| Origin of Name |
From the Greek word selene, meaning moon |
| Date and Place of Discovery |
In 1817 in Stockholm, Sweden |
| Discovered by |
Jöns Jacob Berzelius |
| Common Compounds |
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| Interesting facts |
- It is similar to sulfur in its form and compounds.
- It converts light into electricity.
- It decreases electrical resistance with increased illumination.
- It can convert AC electricity to DC electricity.
- It is found in several forms, but is usually prepared with a crystalline
structure.
- Most forms are non toxic but hydrogen selenide (H2Se) and
other selenium compounds are very toxic.
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| Common Uses |
- Photographic toner
- Colored glass
- Enamels decolorize glass
- Photocells
- Light meters
- Rectifiers
- Solid state electronics (televisions)
- An additive to stainless steel
- Herbal health products and vitamins
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