Description

Barium Telluride is an inorganic compound with significant utility in advanced material science and electronics. This compound matters for its role as a precursor in the synthesis of specialized semiconductors and thermoelectric materials. It is primarily needed by manufacturers and R&D facilities in the semiconductor, photovoltaic, and infrared optics industries. We supply high-purity Barium Telluride CAS NO 12009-36-8 to support innovation and production in these critical fields.

Application

• Precursor material for the synthesis of cadmium telluride (CdTe) and other II-VI semiconductor compounds.
• Research and development of advanced thermoelectric materials for energy harvesting and cooling applications.
• Component in the fabrication of specialized infrared (IR) optical devices and sensors.
• Use in thin-film deposition processes for photovoltaic and electronic applications.
• Starting material in solid-state chemistry for creating novel chalcogenide compounds.
• Additive in specialized glass and ceramic formulations to modify electrical or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Telluride
CAS No.	12009-36-8
Molecular Formula	BaTe
Molecular Weight	264.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Barium monotelluride; Tellanylidenebarium; Barium(II) telluride; Barium telluride (BaTe); Tellurium barium salt (1:1)
EINECS	234-525-5

Quality Control

Our Barium Telluride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and trace metal analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its sensitivity to moisture and air, long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) is recommended to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black crystalline pieces or powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (BaTe)	≥ 99.9%
Trace Metals Analysis (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Particle Size (Custom)	Available upon request

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