52

Te

Tellurium
127.60 (3)
 Historical Information

Tellurium was discovered in gold ores by Franz Joseph MĪ“ller von Reichenstein, the chief inspector of mines in Trannsylvania in 1782. However tellurium was named by M. Klaproth, who isolated it in 1798, after he continued Moller von Reichenstein's work.

Basic Information Shells
  • Name:Tellurium
  • Symbol: Te
  • Atomic number: 52
  • Atomic weight:127.60 (3)
  • Standard state: solid at 298 K
  • Group in periodic table: 16
  • Group name: Chalcogen
  • Period in periodic table: 5
  • Block in periodic table: p-block
  • Classification: Semi-metallic
 Tellurium
Uses Trivia
  • semiconductors
  • ceramics
  • ddition to lead to prevent corrosion

Tellurium is a p-type semiconductor, and shows varying conductivity with crystal alignment. Its conductivity increases slightly with exposure to light. It can be doped with silver, copper, gold, tin, or other elements.