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