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Cadmium Telluride

CAS #: 1306-25-8
Linear Formula:
CdTe
MDL Number
MFCD00015998
EC No.:
215-149-9

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Cadmium Telluride Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula CdTe
Molecular Weight 240.01
Appearance Powder
Melting Point 1090 °C (1990 °F)
Boiling Point 1,130° C (2,066° F)
Density 5.9 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O N/A
Exact Mass 243.81
Monoisotopic Mass 243.81
Poisson's Ratio 0.41
Young's Modulus 45 GPa
Thermal Conductivity 5.0 W/m-K
Thermal Expansion 5.9 µm/m-K
Specific Heat 210 J/kg-K
Refractive Index 2.6

Cadmium Telluride Health & Safety Information

Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H302-H312-H332-H410
Hazard Codes Xn,N
Risk Codes 20/21/22-50/53
Safety Statements 60-61
RTECS Number EV3330000
Transport Information UN 2570 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany 3

About Cadmium Telluride

Telluride IonCadmium Telluride (CdTe) is a crystal grown product generally immediately available in most volumes. Technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement. Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) is also available as quantum dots. CdTe Quantum Dots have the widest wavelength range reaching sizes as small as less then 500 nm; within the range sufficient to emit light in the blue-white range. Cadmium Telluride Quantum Dots are charged aqueous soluble nano crystals with narrow emission spectra from 490 nm to 740 nm. Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) is also used in solar energy and advanced optical applications.

Synonyms

Irtran 6, Cadmium monotelluride, tellanylidenecadmium, telluroxocadmium, CdTe

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula CdTe
Pubchem CID 91501
MDL Number MFCD00015998
EC No. 215-149-9
IUPAC Name tellanylidenecadmium
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
SMILES [Cd]=[Te]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/Cd.Te
InchI Key RPPBZEBXAAZZJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

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