Cadmium Telluride
CdTe
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Chemical name
Cadmium Telluride |
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Chemical formula
CdTe |
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Melting point [°C]
1090 |
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Crystal system
cubic (Zinkblende) |
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Unit cell
a [Å]:6,48 b [Å]:6,48 c [Å]:6,48 |
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Molecular weight [g/mol]
240.01 |
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Mohs hardness
45 g/mm² (Knoop hardness) |
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Density [g/cm3]
5.85 |
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Transparency
max. transmittance at I=7-12 μm: 66% |
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Refractive Index
n=2.69 (at I=10.6 μm) |
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Solubility in water
insoluble |
