What is Al2Se6? Important knowledge about Al2Se6.

Definition of Al₂Se₆
Al₂Se₆ is a chemical compound, also known as a compound of Aluminium and Selenium. In English, it is called Aluminium Selenide. The molar mass of Al₂Se₆ is 454.47 g/mol. It consists of 2 Aluminium (Al) atoms and 6 Selenium (Se) atoms, so its molecular structure is quite complex. This substance does not form ions, so it has no ionic structure.

Properties: Al₂Se₆
2.1 Physical properties of Al₂Se₆
Al₂Se₆ is a crystalline, black-gray substance with no distinctive smell. The PH level of this substance cannot be determined as it is neither acid nor base.
2.2 Chemical properties of Al₂Se₆
Al₂Se₆ reacts easily with water and air to produce a large amount of Hydrogen selenide, a highly toxic compound.

Common chemical equation Al₂Se₆
Al₂Se₆ is not commonly used in chemical reactions at school due to its toxicity. However, it can react with acid to produce Hydrogen selenide.

Synthesis of Al₂Se₆
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Al₂Se₆
In the laboratory, Al₂Se₆ can be synthesized from Aluminium and Selenium. However, this reaction is very complex and not safe, so it is not usually conducted in schools.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Al₂Se₆
On an industrial scale, Al₂Se₆ is usually produced by reacting Selenium with Aluminium under high-temperature conditions.