Description

Yttrium Telluride is an inorganic compound belonging to the rare earth chalcogenide family, known for its distinct semiconducting and thermoelectric properties. This material is significant for advanced research and development in next-generation electronic and energy conversion technologies. It is primarily sought by industries and institutions focused on thermoelectric devices, infrared detectors, and semiconductor doping.

Application

• Thermoelectric Materials: A key component in the fabrication of high-efficiency thermoelectric generators for waste heat recovery.
• Infrared (IR) Optoelectronics: Used in the development of sensitive IR detectors and sensors for security and thermal imaging systems.
• Semiconductor Research: Acts as a dopant or a substrate material in the study of novel semiconductor heterostructures and quantum dots.
• Solid-State Physics Studies: Serves as a model compound for investigating charge density waves and other correlated electron phenomena.
• Advanced Catalysis: Explored as a catalyst or catalyst support in specialized chemical synthesis processes.
• Protective Coatings: Investigated for use in thin-film coatings that require specific electronic or thermal properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium Telluride
CAS No.	12166-71-1
Molecular Formula	Y2Te3
Molecular Weight	663.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Diyttrium Tritelluride; Yttrium(III) Telluride; Yttrium Sesquitelluride; Y2Te3; Tellurium Yttrium Alloy; Rare Earth Telluride; Yttrium Telluride (Y2Te3)
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Quality Control

Our Yttrium Telluride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials are subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase purity and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for elemental composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production 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 such as argon or nitrogen to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black crystalline pieces or powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard pattern for Y2Te3
Purity (Y2Te3)	≥ 99.9% (Metals basis)
Trace Metals Analysis (ICP)	≤ 1000 ppm total
Particle Size (Typical)	-100 mesh (or as specified)
Oxygen Content	< 1.0 wt%

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