Description

Copper(I) Telluride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Cu2Te, known for its unique semiconducting and thermoelectric properties. This material is critical for advanced material science and electronics due to its ability to efficiently convert heat into electrical energy. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the thermoelectric, photovoltaic, and semiconductor device industries for developing next-generation energy harvesting and conversion systems.

Application

• Thermoelectric Materials: A key component in the fabrication of high-performance thermoelectric generators and coolers for waste heat recovery and precise temperature control.
• Photovoltaic Research: Used in thin-film solar cell research as an absorber layer or a component in compound semiconductor photovoltaics.
• Semiconductor Devices: Serves as a precursor or dopant source in the production of specialized semiconductor compounds and quantum dots.
• Catalysis: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst support in certain chemical synthesis and hydrogen evolution reactions.
• Solid-State Physics Research: Employed in fundamental studies of charge transport, phase transitions, and other solid-state phenomena.
• Infrared Detectors: Potential application in the development of infrared-sensitive optical materials and detectors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper(I) Telluride
CAS No.	12019-52-2
Molecular Formula	Cu2Te
Molecular Weight	254.69 g/mol
Synonyms	Dicopper monotelluride; Cuprous telluride; Copper telluride (Cu2Te); Telluroxocuprane; EINECS 234-636-6

Quality Control

Our Copper(I) Telluride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high purity and consistency, with specifications tailored for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, elemental composition, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Cu2Te)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% & 99.999% available)
Trace Metal Analysis (ICP-MS)	< 100 ppm total impurities
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., < 45 µm)

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