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12068-90-5

Name MERCURY (II) TELLURIDE
CAS 12068-90-5
EINECS(EC#) 235-108-9
Molecular Formula HgTe
MDL Number MFCD00016133
Molecular Weight 328.19
MOL File 12068-90-5.mol

Chemical Properties

Melting point  673℃
density  8.63
form  Powder
color  Gray to black
Water Solubility  Insoluble in water.
Crystal Structure Cubic, Sphalerite Structure - Space Group F(-4)3m
Uses
Semiconductor in solar cells, thin-film transistors, infrared detectors, ultrasonic amplifiers.
CAS DataBase Reference 12068-90-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Mercury telluride (HgTe) (12068-90-5)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  T+,N
Risk Statements 
R26/27/28:Very Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed .
R33:Danger of cumulative effects.
R50/53:Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment .
Safety Statements 
S13:Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs .
S28:After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer) .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet .
S60:This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste .
RIDADR  2025
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  II

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