Description

Calcium Telluride, 99.99% is a high-purity inorganic compound with the chemical formula CaTe. This material is valued for its semiconductor and optoelectronic properties, making it a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily utilized in research and development for infrared optics, thermoelectric devices, and as a dopant source in semiconductor manufacturing. The product is supplied with a CAS number of 12013-57-9.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used as a dopant or precursor material in the fabrication of compound semiconductors.
• Infrared (IR) Optics: A key component in the research and development of materials for IR-transmitting windows and lenses.
• Thermoelectric Materials: Investigated for use in high-temperature thermoelectric generators for energy harvesting.
• Phosphors and Luminescent Materials: Serves as a base material in the synthesis of specialized phosphors.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst support in certain chemical synthesis processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A high-purity starting material for exploratory research in solid-state physics and materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Telluride, 99.99%
CAS No.	12013-57-9
Molecular Formula	CaTe
Molecular Weight	167.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium monotelluride; Tellanylidenecalcium; Calcium(II) telluride; Calciotellurium; CaTe
EINECS	234-561-1

Quality Control

Our Calcium Telluride, 99.99% is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product meets exacting standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled in a dry, inert atmosphere or under vacuum to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black crystalline pieces or powder
Assay (CaTe)	≥ 99.99%
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Trace Metals Analysis (ICP-MS)	< 100 ppm total

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