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Selenium was not identified as an element until 1818 because it is a trace element found in a limited number of ores and does not occur in its pure form in nature. Its discovery was also hindered by its similarity to tellurium, another element with similar chemical properties, which made it difficult to separate them. Additionally, advancements in analytical chemistry techniques were necessary for its isolation and identification.

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