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Tellurium(IV) oxide, tech., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is used as an acousto-optic material and a conditional glass former. The glasses of tellurium oxide have high refractive indices. Owing to the transmission into mid-infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum, tellurium oxide is of technological interest for optical waveguides. It is also employed in optical fibre amplification.
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Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 733°C |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Solubility Information | Practically insoluble in water. Soluble in NaOH solutions and HCl |
| IUPAC Name | (oxo-λ⁴-tellanylidene)oxidane |
| Formula Weight | 159.6 |
| Grade | Technical |
| Density | 5.8 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Tellurium(IV) Oxide |
Safety and Handling
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Reproductive toxicity on or via lactation
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H360Df-May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.
- H362-May cause harm to breast-fed children.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
RUO – Research Use Only
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