Bismuth(III) telluride
CAS Number1304-82-1
FormulaBi2Te3
Mol. Weight800.76 g/mol
Bismuth(III) telluride
What is Bismuth(III) telluride?
Bismuth(III) telluride is a chemical compound with CAS number 1304-82-1 and molecular formula Bi2Te3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Bi2Te3, along with Sb2Te3 and other structurally analogous semiconductors, is widely regarded as one of the best materials for room-temperature thermoelectric devices. Bismuth(III) telluride is a key component of thermoelectric materials that have reached ZT values as high as 2.4 at room temperature.
Specifications
Linear Formula
Bi2Te3
Molecular Weight
800.76 g/mol
Assay/Purity
99.995% trace metals basis
Density
7.642 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H302 + H312 + H332-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Melting Point
585 °C(lit.)
EC Number
215-135-2
WGK Germany
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