Selenium disulfide
mixture of selenium sulfides
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
Selenium disulfide is an orange solid.
Preparation change
Selenium sulfide can be made by heating selenium and sulfur.
Uses change
It is used to kill fungi that make dandruff in hair. It can also be used to treat fungal (from fungi) skin infections.