Description

Gadolinium Telluride is an inorganic compound belonging to the rare earth chalcogenide family. This material is valued for its unique thermoelectric and semiconducting properties, making it a critical component in advanced material science research and development. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, energy, and specialized chemical synthesis sectors for applications requiring precise control over electrical and thermal characteristics.

Application

• Thermoelectric Materials: A key component in the research and fabrication of high-efficiency thermoelectric devices for power generation and cooling systems.
• Semiconductor Research: Used in the development of novel semiconductor compounds and doping studies due to its specific electronic band structure.
• Infrared (IR) Optics: Potential use in infrared optical materials and detectors owing to the properties of telluride compounds.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and chemical transformation processes.
• Solid-State Physics Studies: Employed in fundamental research on magnetic, electrical, and thermal properties of rare earth materials.
• Advanced Alloys: Used as an additive in the creation of specialized metal alloys with enhanced performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium Telluride
CAS No.	12160-99-5
Molecular Formula	Gd2Te3
Molecular Weight	657.82 g/mol
Synonyms	Digadolinium Tritelluride; Gadolinium(III) Telluride; Gadolinium Sesquitelluride; Gadolinium Telluride (Gd2Te3); Rare Earth Telluride; EINECS 235-327-3

Quality Control

Our Gadolinium Telluride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation 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., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Gd2Te3 basis)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% and 99.999% grades available)
Trace Metal Analysis (ICP-MS)	< 100 ppm total
Particle Size (Customizable)	Contact for details

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