For many years selenium has been used in glass manufacture. At levels of 200ppm and above, a red ruby tint is produced which can be used for both decorative reasons and to tint car windscreens. At levels of 20ppm selenium is used as a decolouriser, principally in container glass.
Origin
Unknown
Journal Title
Glass Int July/Aug 2000 14
Sector
General
Class
G 2234