Selenium disulfide
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
Selenium disulfide is an orange solid.
Preparation
Selenium sulfide can be made by heating selenium and sulfur.
Uses
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
Selenium tetrachloride
Selenium monochloride
Selenium compounds
Sulfur compounds