Atomic Mass Te (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Tellurium. But how do we know how much does a Te atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Te, we can open any periodic table and search for Tellurium.

In the case of Tellurium the answer is 127,6. However there is a lot of funny facts about Tellurium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Tellurium Overview

Te Atomic Mass

127,6

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Te (Tellurium)

Name Origin

Latin: tellus (earth).

Description

Silvery-white, brittle simi-metal.

Atomic Number

52

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Franz Müller von Reichenstein

Year: 1782

Location: Romania

Uses

Used to improve the machining quality of copper and stainless steel products and to color glass and ceramics. Also in thermoelectric devices. Some is used in the rubber industry and it is a basic ingredient in manufacturing blasting caps.

Sources

Obtained as a by-product of copper and lead refining.

Want to learn more details and data about Tellurium (Te)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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