Title: Gold Selenate
CAS Registry Number: 10294-32-3
Additional Names: Auric selenate
Molecular Formula: Au2O12Se3
Molecular Weight: 822.81
Percent Composition: Au 47.88%, O 23.33%, Se 28.79%
Line Formula: Au2(SeO4)3
Literature References: Prepd from gold and selenic acid: Lenher, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 24, 354 (1902); Caldwell, Eddy, ibid. 71, 2247 (1949).
Properties: Small, yellow crystals. Dec in light. Soluble in sulfuric and nitric acids. Insol in water.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.