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Tellurium(IV) oxide, Puratronic, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is also used in devices which can convert light into sound (acousto-optic material). Glasses made of tellurium oxide have high refractive indices and transmit into mid-IR region. It is used to make glasses with special properties. It is useful in optical waveguides and optical fiber amplification.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 733°C |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 100 g |
Assay Percent Range | 99.9995%, metal basis |
Solubility Information | Soluble in strong acids and alkali. Insoluble in water. |
IUPAC Name | (oxo-λ⁴-tellanylidene)oxidane |
Formula Weight | 159.6 |
Density | 5.8 |
Chemical Name or Material | Tellurium(IV) Oxide |
Safety and Handling
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Reproductive toxicity on or via lactation
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H360Df-May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.
- H362-May cause harm to breast-fed children.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
RUO – Research Use Only
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