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Cadmium telluride, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Semiconductors, phosphorsCadmium telluride finds applications as the semiconductor material in photovoltaics and infrared optical window. It is used in the production of thin film solar cells. It is doped with chlorine and used as a radiation detector for x-rays, alfa and beta particles.
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Specifications
Melting Point
1041°C
Color
Black
Physical Form
Polycrystalline Powder
Quantity
25 g
UN Number
UN3077
Merck Index
14,1629
Solubility Information
Insoluble in water and acids except HNO3 in which it is soluble with decomposition.
Formula Weight
240
Percent Purity
99.999%
Odor
Odorless
Hazard Category
H332-H350-H372
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H302-H312-H332
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P304+P340-P308+P313-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber
215-149-9
RTECSNumber
EV3330000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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