500g 99.99% Pure Tellurium Bullion Metal Element 52 500 gram Investment Ingot

The product is a 500 gram ingot of 99.99% pure Tellurium bullion metal. Tellurium is a rare and valuable element with the atomic number 52. This investment piece is ideal for collectors or those looking to add a unique and precious material to their portfolio. With its high purity, this Tellurium ingot is a valuable addition to any collection of precious metals or minerals.

This auction is for a roughly 500 gram bar of 99.99% pure Tellurium. The weight may vary slightly from bar to bar. This is great for investment purposes and can also be broken down easily if necessary due to its brittle nature.

Name: Tellurium

Weight: ~500 grams

Purity: 99.99% Symbol: Te Atomic Number: 52 Atomic Mass: 127.6 amu Melting Point: 449.5 °C (722.65 K, 841.1 °F) Boiling Point: 989.8 °C (1262.95 K, 1813.64 °F) Number of Protons/Electrons: 52 Number of Neutrons: 76 Classification: Metalloid Crystal Structure: Hexagonal Density @ 293 K: 6.24 g/cm3 Color: silverish

Facts

Date of Discovery: 1782 Discoverer: Franz Muller von Reichenstein Name Origin: From the Greek word tellus (Earth) Uses: Coloring of glass and ceramics, metal alloys, solar panels & many other semiconductors Obtained From: By-product of refining of lead and copper

Tellurium and tellurium compounds are considered to be mildly toxic and need to be handled with care, although acute poisoning is rare. Tellurium is not reported to be carcinogenic. Humans exposed to Tellurium in the air exude a foul garlic-like odor known as "tellurium breath."