Tellurium Metal
Tellurium Metal is a premium-grade, silvery-white crystalline powder brittle metalloid element carrying CAS number 13494-80-9. Processed under strict industrial quality compliance, this high-purity semiconductor precursor exhibits exceptional thermoelectric energy conversion efficiency and reliable alloy matrix stability, making it an ideal core choice for manufacturing specialized Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) solar cells, advanced infrared optical sensors, and modern metallurgy cooling lines globally.
Description
Zyntex supplies high-purity Tellurium Metal (CAS 13494-80-9) tailored specifically for global photovoltaic wafer manufacturing plants, thermoelectric cooling laboratories, and international thin-film deposition loops.
Functioning as a highly specific p-type dopant precursor and thermal energy gap stabilizer, it delivers precise substance profiles that ensure uniform dry batch integration and highly predictable reactive kinetics in dense sintering matrices. Furthermore, its strictly minimized volatile trace impurities and optimized hexagonal crystal structure make it an ideal selection for sensitive single-crystal growth and continuous chalcogenide glass processing. Accordingly, formulation engineers specify this active substance to stabilize modern transition metal carriers and maintain exact structural integrity across continuous processing cycles.
Thermoelectric Efficiency and Photovoltaic Lattice Stability
Excellent crystalline density configuration and outstanding chemical stability profiles provide a distinct operational edge when engineering modern fast-acting extreme-temperature cooling devices. This active industrial solid operates by facilitating specialized high-density electron hole transitions to sustain structural crystalline matrices, supplying the exact chemical mechanisms required to mitigate trace leakage currents without altering raw material crystal uniformity. It assists processing engineers in maintaining strict grain concentration uniformity across high-speed mechanical blending and vacuum pressing lines, mitigating trace phase separation risks within automated volumetric melting systems. For instance, specialized optoelectronic facilities incorporate this high-purity metalloid powder as a core active component in targeted bismuth telluride cooling module production. As a consequence, it maximizes the technical throughput of automated thin-film sputtering machinery and continuous quality assurance checks. Consequently, Zyntex coordinates clean room crystallization paths to eliminate downstream amorphous phase shifts from your factory schedule.
In addition to this, Zyntex coordinates climate-controlled logistics for pilot-scale manufacturing operations and advanced aerospace sensor development centers. The compound maintains its refined crystalline framework under strict storage parameters, preventing atmospheric oxidation or surface contamination during automated mechanical blending steps. It advances contemporary electronic engineering by providing a thoroughly analyzed, highly predictable chalcogenide raw material that meets international industrial purity standards. Simultaneously, it remains a critical chemical standard for routine inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) elemental calibration assays and high-performance optical absorption verification loops. In brief, our product functions as a dependable chemical foundation, supporting both the performance of commercial industrial batches and the analytical rigor of specialized industrial laboratories.
Primary Industrial Sectors for Tellurium Metal
This high-purity crystalline active inorganic element delivers crucial technical value within these four primary industrial sectors:
☀️ Photovoltaic Cells
Primary thin-film hammadde source used for formulating high-efficiency Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) solar layers. Hence, it directly supports optimal solar absorption lines.
❄️ Thermoelectric Cooling
Utilized as a high-performance doping base to compound professional Peltier modules and solid-state temperature control lines. Clearly, it is key for uniform dissolving patterns.
⚙️ Metallurgical Alloys
Acts as an essential machinability additive standard for modifying specialized copper, lead, and stainless steel formulations. Resultantly, it guarantees excellent matrix clarity.
💽 Chalcogenide Glasses
Used as a professional high-purity structural host for validating advanced optical fiber networks and phase-change memory devices. Specifically, it confirms optimal reaction pathways.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Standard Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Tellurium Metal (Pure Elemental Tellurium) |
| Assay / Purity (Te) | Min 99.99% (4N Grade) / 99.999% (5N Industrial Crystal Grade) |
| Appearance | Silvery-white metallic, brittle crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 449.51°C |
| Density (at 20°C) | 6.24 g/cm³ |
| CAS Number | 13494-80-9 |
⚠️ Safety & Handling (TOXIC REPRODUCTIVE HAZARD / METALLOID): Tellurium Metal is a hazardous elemental substance. Direct inhalation of fine micronized powder dust, inhalation of vapor loops, or structural ingestion triggers severe systemik toxicity, including permanent centralized organ strain, embryotoxic reproductive damage vectors, extreme nausea, and a highly characteristic pungent garlic-like breath odor (tellurium breath) due to metabolic methylation. Therefore, store strictly inside original double-sealed industrial containment units placed within a cool, exceptionally dry, and aggressively ventilated secure hazardous chemical vault isolated from food processing flows and active mineral acids. Prevent airborne dust clouds or micro-particulate dispersion during dispensing routines. Mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE)—including industrial chemical-resistant protective gloves, sealed splash-proof safety goggles, and a certified clinical HEPA particulate dust respirator mask—must be worn during all commercial batch processing runs. Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
