Sodium tellurate(VI) hydrate (Na2TeO4•xH2O)-Crystalline

Characteristic

 

Sodium tellurite hydrate is an inorganic tellurium compound with formula Na₂TeO₄•xH₂O.

Chemical formula: Na₂TeO₄•xH₂O

Formula weight: 237.58g/mol(anhy)

Appearance:white powder

Sensitivity: Ambient temperatures.

Solubility: Soluble in water.

 

Application

 

Sodium tellurite is an intermediate in the extraction of the element, tellurium; it is a product obtained from anode slimes and is a precursor to tellurium. Solutions of sodium tellurite are used for black or blue-black coatings on iron, steel, aluminum, and copper.