Description

Mercury (II) Telluride is a high-purity inorganic compound with the chemical formula HgTe, primarily valued for its unique semiconducting and optoelectronic properties. This material is critical for advanced research and development in cutting-edge electronic and infrared technologies. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the semiconductor, photonics, and materials science sectors seeking reliable, high-quality precursors.

Application

• Core material for the fabrication of narrow-bandgap semiconductor devices and infrared detectors.
• Precursor in the synthesis of mercury cadmium telluride (MCT or HgCdTe), a vital material for advanced thermal imaging systems.
• Research and development of novel quantum dots and low-dimensional nanostructures for optoelectronics.
• Component in specialized thermoelectric materials research for energy conversion applications.
• Used in the study of topological insulator properties and other condensed matter physics phenomena.
• Starting material for thin-film deposition processes in experimental semiconductor fabrication.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercury (II) Telluride
CAS No.	12068-90-5
Molecular Formula	HgTe
Molecular Weight	328.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Mercuric Telluride; Mercury Telluride; Tellanylidenemercury; HgTe; Mercury monotelluride
EINECS	235-106-6

Quality Control

Our Mercury (II) Telluride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and key physical characteristics. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its composition, it should be handled and stored with appropriate precautions for heavy metal compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard pattern for HgTe
Purity (HgTe)	≥ 99.99% (4N)
Particle Size	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh, -325 mesh)
Trace Metals Analysis	By ICP-MS (Contact for specific impurity limits)

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