Atomic Mass of Selenium (& Secrets: Sources, Uses and more...) 2022

Each atom has its own properties, including Selenium. One of the most important properties an atom can have is the atomic mass.

So how much does Selenium weight... or how much mass does it have?

The answer is 78,96. However there is a lot of secret stuff about Selenium that most people don't know

Let's check it?

Selenium Overview

Selenium Atomic Mass

78,96

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Description

Soft metalloid similar to sulfur. Ranges from gray metallic to red glassy appearance.

Atomic Symbol

Se (Selenium)

Atomic Number

34

Learn more about the atomic number.

Discovery

Discovered By: Jöns Berzelius

Year: 1818

Location: Sweden

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

Light causes it to conduct electricity more easily. It is used in photoelectric cells, TV cameras, xerography machines and as a semiconductor in solar batteries and rectifiers. Also colors glass red.

Sources

Obtained from lead, copper and nickel refining. Conducts electricity when struck by light.

Name Origin

Greek: selênê (moon).

Want to learn more details and data about Selenium? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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