Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Tellurium (Te) & Facts, Color, Uses ... 2022

Size of things changes depending on the coefficient of thermal expansion. It's even the case for Tellurium. Ok, so what is the coefficient of thermal expansion for an atom of Te?

Note: Learn more about the coefficient of thermal expansion here.

In the case of Tellurium this thermal coefficient is 18.8 10^-6 K^-1. By the way, did you know there are cool facts about Tellurium that most don't know? Check this...

Tellurium Data

Tellurium Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

18.8 10^-6 K^-1

Atomic Number

52

Learn more about the atomic number.

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.

Atomic Mass

127,6

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Sources

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

Description

Silvery-white, brittle simi-metal.

Atomic Symbol

Te

Discovery

Discovered By: Franz Müller von Reichenstein
Year: 1782
Location: Romania

State at 20 °C

Solid

Name Origin

Latin: tellus (earth).

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

Video

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• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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