Chromium(III) telluride (Cr2Te3)-Powder

Characteristic

 

Chromium telluride (Cr₂Te₃) is an inorganic chemical compound. It is composed of the chromium(III) cation and the telluride anion. It has a shadowy gray color, and has a hexagonal crystal structure.

Chemical formula：Cr₂Te₃

Molar mass：486.792

Appearance：Dark gray powder

Density：6.6-7.0 g/cm³

Melting point：1,300 °C (2,370 °F; 1,570 K) approximation

Solubility in water：negligible

 

Application

 

Chromium telluride is used in a number of industrial applications including infrared detection and imaging.