Description

Tellurium Hexamer is a high-purity inorganic compound with the CAS number 68343-44-2, primarily utilized as a specialized precursor in advanced material synthesis. This compound is critical for applications requiring precise tellurium incorporation, offering a stable and reactive source of the element. It is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as industrial manufacturers in the semiconductor, thermoelectric, and specialty glass sectors seeking to innovate with tellurium-based materials.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: As a key precursor for the deposition of cadmium telluride (CdTe) and other II-VI compound semiconductor thin films used in photovoltaic cells and infrared detectors.
• Thermoelectric Materials: Serves as a starting material in the synthesis of bismuth telluride (Bi₂Te₃) and lead telluride (PbTe) alloys for high-efficiency cooling modules and power generation devices.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Used to introduce tellurium oxide into glass formulations to increase refractive index, infrared transmission, and acousto-optic properties.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a volatile tellurium source for the CVD growth of advanced chalcogenide films and nanostructures.
• Catalysis Research: Employed in the development of novel catalysts for selective oxidation and hydrodesulfurization processes in petrochemical refining.
• Alloying Agent: Used in metallurgy to improve the machinability, strength, and corrosion resistance of lead, copper, and steel alloys.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tellurium Hexamer
CAS No.	68343-44-2
Molecular Formula	Te₆
Molecular Weight	766.8 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexatellurane; Tellurium (6); Tellurium ring; Hexameric Tellurium; Tellurium cluster; Tellurium allotrope; Tellurium(0) hexamer; Cyclic Te₆
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Quality Control

Our Tellurium Hexamer is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including spectroscopic and chromatographic methods, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep away from strong acids, strong oxidizers, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Te₆)	≥ 98.0 %
Metallic Impurities (ICP-OES)	≤ 0.5 % total
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 0.2 %

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