Atomic Number: 52
Tellurium
Te
Electrons:2 -8-18-18-6
Oxidation States:
Atomic Weight: 127.60
Phase: Solid
M.P.: 722.66 K
(449.51 °C, 841.12 °F)
B.P.: 1261 K
(988 °C, 1810 °F)
C Point (K): -267.96
Occurrence: 8.9%
Tellurium, a p-type semiconductor, is a brittle and easily pulverized metalloid. When in its molten state, tellurium is corrosive to copper, iron, and stainless steel.
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