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Tellurium

Tellurium is a rare chemical element that belongs to the chalcogen group and is represented by the chemical symbol Te. It is a silvery-white metalloid that exhibits semiconductor-like properties and is primarily obtained as a by-product of the copper refining process. The element has a variety of applications in ind…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 6× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2377-2549 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Tellurium is a rare chemical element that belongs to the chalcogen group and is represented by the chemical symbol Te. It is a silvery-white metalloid that exhibits semiconductor-like properties and is primarily obtained as a by-product of the copper refining process. The element has a variety of applications in industries including electronics, optics, solar energy, and metallurgy. Tellurium has unique chemical and physical properties that make it an interesting material for electronic devices such as transistors, solar cells, and thermoelectric devices. It is used as an important component of cadmium telluride solar cells, which are highly efficient in converting sunlight into electricity. These solar cells are used in a variety of applications, including powering satellites, spacecraft, and remote power systems. In addition to this, tellurium is widely used in metallurgy to improve the machinability and strength of copper and lead alloys, producing high-quality cast iron, and producing alloys with nickel, stainless steel, and various other metals. Tellurium is also an important catalyst in the petrochemical industry for the production of ethylene and propylene. It is also used as a preservative in certain food products to prevent bacterial growth. Overall, tellurium has many unique properties and applications that make it an indispensable material in various industries. Ongoing research in the area of tellurium-based materials promises many new and exciting developments in fields such as renewable energy, electronic devices, and much more.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 6 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in New Developments in Chemistry (ISSN 2377-2549).

Journal editorial board
Annarita Del Gatto · Italy Bharat Gurale · United States Palani ELUMALAI · United Kingdom

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