what is the use of selenium
Uses. The biggest use of selenium is as an additive to glass. Some selenium compounds decolourise glass, while others give a deep red colour. Selenium can also be used to reduce the transmission of sunlight in architectural glass, giving it a bronze tint. Selenium is used to make pigments for ceramics, paint and plastics.
Selenium is used for diseases of the heart and blood vessels, including stroke and âhardening of the arteries â (atherosclerosis). It is also used for preventing various cancers including cancer of the prostate, stomach, lung, and skin.