COPPER(I) TELLURIDE Property

Melting point:

1127°C

Density 

7.27

refractive index 

1.45

form 

Pieces

color 

Blue-black

Water Solubility 

Insoluble in water.

Exposure limits

ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3; TWA 0.1 mg/m3
NIOSH: IDLH 100 mg/m3; IDLH 25 mg/m3; TWA 1 mg/m3; TWA 0.1 mg/m3

EPA Substance Registry System

Copper telluride (Cu2Te) (12019-52-2)

Safety

Safety Statements 

22-24/25

RIDADR 

3288

WGK Germany 

3

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

6.1(b)

PackingGroup 

III

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

COPPER(I) TELLURIDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

black hexagonal; 3mm pieces and smaller with 99.5% purity [CER91] [LID94]

Uses

It is used as a colorent of glass and ceramics, rubber vulcanization?accelerator, metallurgical additives, petrochemical catalyst, solar cells, thermoelectric refrigeration Materials, Infrared Detection Materials, Electroplating.