Description

Copper (II) Telluride is a high-purity inorganic compound with the chemical formula CuTe, valued for its unique semiconducting and thermoelectric properties. This material is essential for advanced research and development in next-generation electronic and energy conversion technologies. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the semiconductor, photovoltaic, and thermoelectric device sectors.

Application

• Thermoelectric Materials: A key component in the fabrication of high-efficiency thermoelectric modules for power generation and Peltier cooling devices.
• Semiconductor Research: Used in the development of novel p-type semiconductor thin films and heterojunction devices.
• Photovoltaic Applications: Investigated as a potential absorber layer in thin-film solar cells due to its favorable optoelectronic characteristics.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in certain organic synthesis and chemical transformation processes.
• Quantum Dot Synthesis: Acts as a precursor material for the synthesis of copper telluride-based quantum dots with tunable optical properties.
• Solid-State Physics Studies: Employed in fundamental research on charge transport, magnetic properties, and phase transitions in chalcogenide materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper (II) Telluride
CAS No.	12019-23-7
Molecular Formula	CuTe
Molecular Weight	191.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Cupric Telluride; Copper Telluride; Copper(2+) Telluride; Telluroxocuprate; CuTe; UNII-9F4807TZ8S
EINECS	234-652-9

Quality Control

Our Copper (II) Telluride is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced material applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metallic impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

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 kept under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term storage to prevent oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Assay (CuTe)	≥ 99.9%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	< 100 ppm total
Oxygen Content	Contact for details

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