Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Gallium(II) telluride (CAS: 12024-14-5)?
Answer
Gallium(II) telluride (CAS: 12024-14-5) is a semiconductor material with a tetragonal crystal structure. It has a high bandgap of approximately 1.45 eV, making it suitable for infrared applications. The molecular weight is around 243.87 g/mol. It is poorly soluble in water but dissolves in strong acids. Gallium(II) telluride is chemically stable under normal conditions but reacts with air at high temperatures to form gallium oxide and tellurium dioxide.
About
CAS No
12024-14-5
English Name
Gallium(II) telluride
Molecular Formula
GaTe
Molecular Weight
197.32 g/mol
EINECS
234-690-1
SMILES
[Ga]=[Te]
InChIKey
OFIYHXOOOISSDN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-19 13:36
