Tellurium
Introduction
This element has not yet been verified to be compatible with the spark ablation process. Below, you will find generic information about the element as well as known applications when available.
Basic data
| Name | Tellurium (Te) |
|---|---|
| Configuration | 5s2 5p4 4d10 |
| Electrons | 52 |
| Group | 16 (Chalcogens) |
| Abundance | Negligible |
| Magnetic type | Diamagnetic |
| Melting point | 450 ℃ |
| Boiling point | 988 ℃ |
Interesting reads
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Alloys and composites
The graph below presents an analysis of literature on core-shell, alloy and composite particles with tellurium as a component of such nanoparticles. It shows possible combinations for alloy or composite nanoparticles and reflects research interest during the 1992-2017 period.