Description

Tellurium Tetrachloride is an inorganic compound primarily used as a versatile precursor and chlorinating agent in advanced material synthesis. Its high reactivity makes it a critical reagent for introducing tellurium into complex molecular frameworks and semiconductor matrices. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, specialty chemical, and inorganic synthesis sectors seeking to develop novel materials with specific optoelectronic properties.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Used in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) of tellurium-containing semiconductor films and quantum dots.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a powerful chlorinating and oxidizing agent in the synthesis of organotellurium compounds and complex organic molecules.
• Inorganic Material Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material for producing other tellurium salts, alloys, and inorganic complexes.
• Catalyst Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst component in various chemical transformation processes.
• Glass and Ceramic Modification: Employed as a dopant to alter the optical and electrical properties of specialty glasses and ceramics.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reagent in specific analytical and spectroscopic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tellurium Tetrachloride
CAS No.	10026-07-0
Molecular Formula	TeCl4
Molecular Weight	269.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Tellurium(IV) chloride; Telluric chloride; Tetrachlorotellurium; Tellurium chloride (TeCl4); NSC 157031
EINECS	233-055-6

Quality Control

Our Tellurium Tetrachloride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and safety data is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and strong acid/organic solvent nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or fused mass
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (TeCl4)	≥ 98.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Other Metallic Impurities	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.