Uses of selenium

Due to selenium’s property of photoconductivity, it is known to be used in photocells, exposure meters in photography, and also in solar cells. Selenium can also be seen in its production in plain-paper photocopiers, laser printers and photographic toners. Besides its uses in the electronic industry, selenium is also popular in the glass-making industry.  When selenium is added to glass, it is able to negate the color of other elements found in the glass and essentially decolorizes it. Selenium is also able to create a ruby-red colored glass when added. The element can also be used in the production of alloys and is an additive to stainless steel.