Process for making photoreceptors

A process for preparing a selenium alloy highly resistant to the development of persistant bulk space charge during prolonged, electrophotographic cycling comprising heating a mixture comprising selenium, arsenic and chlorine to a temperature between about 290 DEG C. and about 330 DEG C. to form a molten mixture, agitating the molten mixture to blend the components therein, discontinuing or substantially discontinuing all agitation of the mixture to achieve a quiescent state for the mixture, raising the temperature of the mixture to at least about 420 DEG C. for at least about 30 minutes and cooling the mixture until it becomes a solid.