Potassium selenate

Potassium selenate, K2SeO4, is an odorless, white solid that forms as the potassium salt of selenic acid.

Potassium selenate is produced by the reaction of selenium trioxide and potassium hydroxide.

Alternatively, it can be made by treating selenous acid with potassium hydroxide, followed by oxidation of the resulting potassium selenite with bromine water.

[3] Potassium selenate can be used to produce selenium trioxide.

[4] It can also use to treat selenium deficiency in livestock.

NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 3: Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury. E.g. chlorine gas Flammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oil Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code