Name | Zinc telluride |
Synonyms | telluroxozinc Zinc telluride Zinc monotelluride Zinc telluride (ZnTe ZnTe) Zinctelluridemetalsbasisgraypowder Zinc telluride Coating Quality Balzers |
CAS | 1315-11-3 |
EINECS | 215-260-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/Te.Zn/rTeZn/c1-2 |
Molecular Formula | TeZn |
Molar Mass | 192.99 |
Density | 6.34 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | 1240°C |
Water Solubility | It decomposes in water. |
Appearance | granular |
Specific Gravity | 6.34 |
Color | Red |
Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 0.1 mg/m3NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3; TWA 0.1 mg/m3 |
Merck | 14,10162 |
Refractive Index | 3.56 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Chemical formula ZnTe. Molecular weight 192.97. Gray or brown-red powder or red cubic crystals. Toxic! The crystal of the ruby red cubic system can be obtained by sublimation. Stable in dry air. Specific gravity 6.34(15 °c). The melting point of 1238.5 deg C, the relative density of 6.3415. When it is in water, it decomposes and releases a malodorous and toxic hydrogen telluride gas. |
Risk Codes | R23/25 - Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. R25 - Toxic if swallowed R26 - Very Toxic by inhalation |
Safety Description | S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. |
UN IDs | 3288 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
Hazard Class | 6.1(b) |
Packing Group | III |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
preparation method | prepared by heating zinc and tellurium to 800-900 °c in a vacuum. |
Application | zinc telluride can be used as a photoconductor in phosphors and semiconductors. |