Tellurium Dioxide (TeO2, Purity: 99.9%, APS: <80µm)

Tellurium Dioxide

Applications

Optical Materials:

Nonlinear Optical Crystals: Tellurium dioxide is used to manufacture high-performance optical materials for nonlinear optics. Its large refractive index and transparency in a wide range of wavelengths (especially in the infrared) make it ideal for devices like optical fibers and lasers.

Glass and Optical Glass: Tellurium dioxide is used to produce specialized optical glass for use in lenses, prisms, and other optical components that require high transmission and minimal absorption, especially in the infrared region.

Semiconductor and Electronics:

Semiconductor Material: Tellurium dioxide exhibits semiconducting properties, making it useful in thin-film applications and the development of semiconductor devices. Its use in transistors and electrical contacts is also explored, particularly in areas where its unique electrical conductivity can be harnessed.

Thermoelectric Materials:

Tellurium dioxide is an important material in the thermoelectric industry, where it is used in combination with other materials to convert heat into electrical energy. It has potential applications in thermoelectric generators and cooling systems, where its properties can be utilized for energy conversion in power generation and refrigeration.

Alloy Production:

is used in the production of metal alloys, particularly in the creation of tellurium-containing alloys. These alloys have enhanced properties such as improved strength, resistance to wear, and corrosion resistance. For example, tellurium alloys are used in electrical contacts, and as an additive in copper and lead alloys.

Catalysis:

Catalytic Reactions: Tellurium dioxide has catalytic properties and is sometimes used in catalytic reactions in the chemical industry. It can be involved in processes such as the oxidation of organic compounds and the production of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Solar Cells:

Tellurium-based compounds, including tellurium dioxide, play a role in the development of thin-film solar cells, particularly those made from cadmium telluride (CdTe), which are used in photovoltaic applications. The material’s unique electrical and optical properties help in creating high-efficiency, cost-effective solar cells.