52Te
Element 52
Tellurium
Metalloids
Tellurium is a chemical element with symbol Te and atomic number 52.
Key data
- Atomic number
- 52
- Atomic mass
- 127.603 u
- Group / Period
- 16 / 5
- Block
- p-block
- Phase at STP
- Solid
- Density
- 6.24 g/cm³
- Melting point
- 449.5 °C
- Boiling point
- 987.9 °C
- Electron configuration
- [Kr] 4d10 5s2 5p4
Common uses
- •Solar cells
- •Steel alloying
- •Vulcanizing rubber
Discovery
Year: 1782
Discovered by: Franz-Joseph Müller von Reichenstein
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of Tellurium?
Tellurium has atomic number 52. Its symbol is Te and its atomic mass is 127.603 u.
What category of element is Tellurium?
Tellurium is classified as metalloids. It sits in group 16, period 5 of the periodic table.
What is Tellurium used for?
Common uses of Tellurium include: Solar cells, Steel alloying, Vulcanizing rubber.
When was Tellurium discovered?
Tellurium was discovered in 1782 by Franz-Joseph Müller von Reichenstein.
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