Copper(II) selenite is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula CuSeO3. It forms orthorhombic crystals. A blue dihydrate exists.
Preparation Copper(II) selenite can be prepared from copper(II) acetate and selenous acid.
Uses Copper(II) selenite can be used a catalyst for Kjeldahl digestion.
Related compounds A copper selenite chloride with the formula Cu5(SeO3)4Cl2 has been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.
See also Selenite Selenous acid
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