Selenium is a chemical element; it has symbol Se and atomic number 34. It has various physical appearances, including a brick-red powder, a vitreous black solid, and a grey metallic-looking form. It s
Structure of hexagonal (gray) selenium
Selenium is named after Selene, the Greek Goddess of the Moon
Native selenium in sandstone, from a uranium mine near Grants, New Mexico
Selenium dioxide is the chemical compound with the formula SeO2. This colorless solid is one of the most frequently encountered compounds of selenium. It is used in making specialized glasses as well