CADMIUM TELLURIDE

• CAT Number: M048511
• CAS Number: 1306-25-8
• Molecular Formula: CdTe
• Molecular Weight: 240.01
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Desiccate at +4°C
• IUPAC Name: tellanylidenecadmium
• InChI: InChI=1S/Cd.Te
• InChIKey: RPPBZEBXAAZZJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [Cd]=[Te]

Cadmium telluride（Cat No.:M048511）, is a compound made up of cadmium and tellurium. It is a semiconductor material with applications in photovoltaics and electronics. Cadmium telluride thin-film solar cells are efficient and cost-effective for converting sunlight into electricity, making them valuable for renewable energy generation. It is also used in radiation detectors due to its sensitivity to ionizing radiation. However, its use has raised environmental and health concerns due to the toxicity of cadmium.