Sodium Selenite Anhydrous

Product Overview

Sodium Selenite Anhydrous is a premium inorganic selenium compound widely recognized for its stability and solubility in various aqueous solutions. As a critical source of selenium, this anhydrous form offers distinct advantages over hydrated variants, particularly in applications requiring precise stoichiometry and minimal moisture content. Our manufacturing process ensures consistent quality suitable for both high-value nutraceutical formulations and specialized industrial processes.

This chemical entity serves as a fundamental building block for selenium supplementation, addressing essential trace mineral requirements in dietary products. Beyond human nutrition, it plays a vital role in animal feed formulations and diverse chemical synthesis pathways. The anhydrous structure provides enhanced shelf stability, reducing the risk of caking or degradation during storage and transport.

Key Physical and Chemical Properties

The material presents as colorless rhombic system crystals with slight hygroscopicity. It exhibits high solubility in water, facilitating easy integration into liquid formulations and reaction matrices. The molecular formula Na2SeO3 corresponds to a molecular weight of 172.9 g/mol. Proper handling is required due to the concentrated nature of selenium compounds, ensuring safety protocols are followed during industrial processing.

• High purity levels exceeding 98 percent assay content.
• Excellent water solubility for rapid dissolution.
• Stable crystalline structure for extended storage life.
• Low impurity profile regarding chlorides and nitrates.

Industrial and Nutraceutical Applications

In the nutraceutical sector, this ingredient is utilized as a reliable selenium source for dietary supplements and fortified foods. Selenium is an essential trace element supporting antioxidant defense systems and overall metabolic health. Manufacturers value this raw material for its consistent bioavailability and ease of formulation into tablets, capsules, and liquid drops.

Industrially, Sodium Selenite Anhydrous finds application in glass manufacturing as a decolorizing agent, imparting clarity to finished products. It is also employed in electroplating processes, leather tanning operations, and as a catalyst in specific organic synthesis reactions. Additionally, it serves as a precursor for producing other selenium compounds such as sodium hexametaphosphate derivatives.

Technical Specifications

Quality Assurance and Packaging

Every batch undergoes rigorous testing to verify compliance with specified purity standards. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing batch-specific test results. Packaging is designed to maintain integrity during global logistics, typically supplied in 25Kg woven bags lined with double-layer plastic bags to prevent moisture ingress.

Storage precautions mandate keeping the product in a dry and ventilated warehouse, avoiding dampness and excessive heating. As a responsible manufacturer, we adhere to strict safety guidelines to ensure the product reaches customers in optimal condition. Contact our technical sales team for detailed specifications, bulk pricing, and customization options tailored to your production needs.