Selenium disulfide - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Selenium disulfide, also known as selenious disulfide, selenous disulfide, or selenium(IV) disulfide is a chemical compound. Its formula should be SeS₂. It contains selenium in its +4 oxidation state. It also contains sulfide ions.

Properties[change | change source]

Selenium disulfide is an orange solid.

Preparation[change | change source]

Selenium sulfide can be made by heating selenium and sulfur.

Uses[change | change source]

It is used to kill fungi that make dandruff in hair. It can also be used to treat fungal (from fungi) skin infections.

Related pages[change | change source]

• Selenium tetrachloride
• Selenium monochloride