Description

Europium Telluride is an inorganic compound belonging to the rare earth chalcogenide family, known for its distinct semiconducting and magnetic properties. This material is critical for advanced research and development in fields requiring precise control over electronic and optical characteristics. It is primarily utilized by the semiconductor, optoelectronics, and materials science research industries for applications in infrared detection, spintronics, and as a precursor for thin-film deposition.

Application

• Semiconductor Research & Development: Used in the study and fabrication of novel semiconductor devices due to its specific bandgap properties.
• Infrared (IR) Optoelectronics: Serves as a material for IR detectors and sensors, leveraging its optical characteristics in specific wavelength ranges.
• Thin-Film Deposition: Acts as a high-purity source (e.g., for evaporation or sputtering targets) in physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes to create functional coatings.
• Magnetic & Spintronic Materials: Investigated for its magneto-optical properties and potential use in data storage and spintronic components.
• Solid-State Chemistry & Catalysis: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst support in specialized chemical synthesis and reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key raw material for fundamental research in condensed matter physics and the development of new functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Europium Telluride
CAS No.	12020-69-8
Molecular Formula	EuTe
Molecular Weight	279.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Europium(II) telluride; Telluroxoeuropium; Europium monotelluride; Ditechnetium europium; Europium telluride (EuTe); EINECS 234-662-4
EINECS	234-662-4

Quality Control

Our Europium Telluride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis via techniques like X-ray diffraction (XRD) and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and trace metal content is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place 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) when necessary to prevent oxidation or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black crystalline pieces or powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (EuTe)	≥ 99.9% (3N)
Purity (Metals basis)	≥ 99.99% (4N)
Trace Metals (ICP)	≤ 100 ppm total
Oxygen Content	Contact for details
Particle Size	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh, lumps)

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