Description

Cerium Telluride is an inorganic compound belonging to the rare earth chalcogenide family, known for its distinct semiconducting and thermoelectric properties. This material is valued for its ability to convert heat directly into electrical energy, making it a critical component in advanced energy harvesting and cooling systems. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of thermoelectrics, infrared optoelectronics, and solid-state physics.

Application

• Thermoelectric Devices: A key material for fabricating high-efficiency thermoelectric modules used in waste heat recovery and solid-state refrigeration.
• Infrared (IR) Detectors & Sensors: Employed in the production of sensitive IR detectors for security, environmental monitoring, and scientific instrumentation.
• Semiconductor Research: Serves as a model compound for studying narrow-bandgap semiconductors and novel electronic phenomena in research laboratories.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used as a precursor or dopant in the synthesis of complex chalcogenide materials and alloys with tailored properties.
• Photovoltaic Research: Investigated for potential applications in next-generation thin-film solar cells due to its favorable optical absorption characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium Telluride
CAS No.	12014-97-0
Molecular Formula	CeTe / Ce2Te3 (commonly refers to the Ce2Te3 phase)
Molecular Weight	279.83 g/mol (CeTe) / 586.68 g/mol (Ce2Te3)
Synonyms	Cerium(III) telluride; Cerium monotelluride; Ditelluridotricerium; Cerium sesquitelluride; CeTe; Ce2Te3; Cerium telluride (Ce2Te3); Rare earth telluride
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Quality Control

Our Cerium Telluride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, which includes analysis of phase purity, elemental composition, and particle morphology. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available upon request to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

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 moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or crystalline pieces
Phase Purity (XRD)	Primary phase: Ce2Te3
Purity (Ce & Te content)	≥ 99.9% (Metals basis)
Particle Size	Customizable (-100 mesh, -325 mesh, etc.)
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Oxygen Content	Typically < 1.0 wt%

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