Bismuth(III) telluride, Vacuum Deposition Grade, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Bismuth(III) telluride and its alloys (antimony or selenium) posses excellent semiconductor activity, which is used in thermoelectric industry for cooling and energy generation. It increases the speed of microchips and acts as topological insulators in spintronics.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1304-82-1
• MDL Number: MFCD00014201

• Melting Point: 573°C
• Color: Gray
• Physical Form: Pieces
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN3284
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 800.76
• Percent Purity: 99.999%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Bismuth(III) telluride

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Bismuth(III) telluride, Vacuum Deposition Grade

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only