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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CdTe
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
240.01
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
26111700
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
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grade

deposition grade

Assay

≥99.98% trace metals basis

form

powder

particle size

<250 μm

bp

1130 °C

mp

1092 °C

density

6.2 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Cd]=[Te]

InChI

1S/Cd.Te

InChI key

RPPBZEBXAAZZJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

CdTe is a photonic material. Crystal structure of CdTe is zinc blende structure. 3CdTe is usually an obvious choice for photovoltaic applications because of its; low cost, direct band gap (1.44eV),3 high absorption coefficient, easily doped with p and n type dopants by several preparation techniques. 2

Application

Cadmium telluride may be used in photovoltaic solar cells as the window layer. CdTe was used in the preparation of an Au/Cu2Te/CdTe/CdS/TCO/glass heterostructure for solar cell.

Packaging

Packaged in poly bottles

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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