Cadmium telluride
CAS Number1306-25-8
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight240.01 g/mol
Cadmium telluride
What is Cadmium telluride?
Cadmium telluride is a chemical compound with CAS number 1306-25-8. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
A direct bandgap semiconductor (bandgap 1.56 eV at 300 K). CdTe is also a strong solar cell material. It is usually sandwiched with cadmium sulfide to form a p-n junction photovoltaic solar cell. Typically, CdTe cells use a n-i-p structure.
Specifications
Molecular Weight
240.01 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥99.99% trace metals basis
Boiling Point
1130 °C
Density
6.2 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS07
GHS09Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H302-H312-H332-H410
Precautionary Statements
P273-P280-P501
Melting Point
1092 °C
EC Number
215-149-9
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