Potassium tellurite
ALDRICH/60539 - ≥95.0% (calc. on dry substance, RT)
Synonym: Dipotassium tellurite
CAS Number: 7790-58-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): K2TeO3
Molecular Weight: 253.79
EC Number: 232-213-1
MDL Number: MFCD09744672
Linear Formula: K2TeO3
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥95.0% (calc. on dry substance, RT) |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/H2O3Te/c1-4(2)3/h(H2,1 |
| InChI key | SITVSCPRJNYAGV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | O=[Te](O)O |
| Application: | Potassium tellurite can be used as a precursor in the synthesis of tellurium-based thin-film solar cells. Its role in the formation of tellurium compounds can enhance the efficiency of photovoltaic devices. Additionally, potassium tellurite is also used in the synthesis of tellurium nanostructures, which have potential applications in electronics, sensors, and catalysis due to their unique optical and electronic properties. |
| General description: | Potassium tellurite (K2TeO3) is an inorganic compound consisting of potassium and tellurite ions. It appears as a white crystalline solid and is soluble in water. The compound is primarily used in various industrial and laboratory applications, including as a reagent in chemical synthesis and as an antimicrobial agent. It also exhibits significant optical properties, which are leveraged in the development of advanced optical materials and devices. Additionally, potassium tellurite is used in the synthesis of tellurium-based nanomaterials, which have applications in electronics and photonics. |
| Packaging: | 10, 50 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol | GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 25-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-45 |
| RIDADR | UN3284 - class 6.1 - PG 3 - MP - Tellurium compound, n.o.s., HI: |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥95.0% (calc. on dry substance, RT) |
| UNSPSC | 41171614 |


