Description

Dilithium Telluride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Li₂Te. This material is of significant interest in advanced materials science due to its unique electronic and ionic properties. It serves as a critical precursor and functional component in several high-tech industries, including solid-state battery research and semiconductor manufacturing. Global suppliers and research institutions rely on consistent, high-purity grades for innovation in energy storage and electronic device development.

Application

• Solid-State Electrolyte Research: Investigated as a potential component or precursor for lithium-ion conducting solid electrolytes in next-generation batteries.
• Thin-Film Semiconductor Deposition: Used as a source material in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes for telluride-based semiconductor layers.
• Thermoelectric Materials: A candidate material for thermoelectric applications, where it can be used to convert heat directly into electricity.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized reagent or precursor in inorganic and organometallic synthesis for introducing telluride anions.
• Optoelectronic Devices: Potential use in the development of infrared detectors and other optoelectronic components due to the properties of tellurium compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a fundamental research material in chemistry and materials science laboratories for exploring new compound properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Dilithium Telluride
CAS No.	12136-59-3
Molecular Formula	Li₂Te
Molecular Weight	141.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Telluride (Li2Te); Lithium telluride; Dilithium monotelluride; Tellanylidenelithium; EINECS 235-241-2
EINECS	235-241-2

Quality Control

Our Dilithium Telluride is produced and handled 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 metallic impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen in a glovebox or sealed desiccator. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Li₂Te)	≥ 99.5%
Trace Metals (ICP-OES)	≤ 500 ppm total
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details

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