Selenium

Basic Information Crystal Structure Isotope Facts Related Links


Basic Data

Symbol: Se
Atomic Number: 34
Atomic weight: 78.96u
Melting Point: 494K
Boiling Point: 958K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 34
Number of Neutrons: 45
Classification: Non-metal
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density at 293 K: 4.8g/mL
Color: Gray
Bonding radius: 1.16A
Atomic radius: 1.22A
Ionization Potential: 9.752V
Electronegativity: 2.55
Heat of vaporization: 37.7kJ/mol
Heat of fusion: 6.694kJ/mol
Specific heat: 0.32J/gK
Electron configuration: [Ar]3d104s24p4



Crystal Structure


Isotopes

Isotope Half Life
Se73 7.15 hours
Se74 Stable
Se75 119.78 days
Se76 Stable
Se77 Stable
Se78 Stable
Se79 65000 years
Se80 Stable
Se82 Stable


Facts

Date of Discovery: 1817
Discoverer: Jons Berzelius
Uses: photoelectric cells, TV cameras
Obtained From: refining of lead, copper, nickel


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