Description

Iron Telluride (FeTe) is a high-purity inorganic compound with significant utility in advanced material science and electronics. Its unique semimetallic and thermoelectric properties make it a critical material for research and development in next-generation technologies. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the semiconductor, thermoelectric device, and specialized catalyst sectors seeking reliable, high-quality material inputs.

Application

• Thermoelectric Materials: A key component in the research and fabrication of thermoelectric generators and cooling devices (Peltier coolers) due to its favorable Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity.
• Semiconductor Research: Used in the study of narrow-bandgap semiconductors, topological insulators, and other novel electronic phases for next-generation computing and sensor technologies.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized chemical synthesis and industrial processes, particularly those involving tellurium chemistry.
• Magnetic Material Studies: Investigated for its antiferromagnetic and superconducting properties under specific conditions, relevant for fundamental physics and spintronics research.
• Infrared Detectors: Potential application in the development of infrared (IR) sensing and detection equipment, leveraging its optical properties.
• Advanced Alloys & Sputtering Targets: Used as a precursor material for creating specialized alloys or as a sputtering target for thin-film deposition in vacuum coating processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron Telluride
CAS No.	12125-63-2
Molecular Formula	FeTe
Molecular Weight	183.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferrous Telluride; Iron(II) Telluride; Tellanylideneiron; FeTe; Tellurium iron alloy; Iron monotelluride
EINECS	235-194-7

Quality Control

Our Iron Telluride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for elemental composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or crystalline pieces
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to FeTe standard pattern
Assay (FeTe)	≥ 99.5% (metals basis)
Particle Size (D50)	< 45 µm (or as requested)
Trace Metals (ICP)	Contact for details

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