Tellurium
Tellurium (Te) is a chemical element belonging to the category Metalloid, with atomic number 52 and standard atomic mass 127.60 u. This sheet describes its fundamental properties, periodic position and physical characteristics.
Identity
- Name: Tellurium
- Symbol: Te
- Atomic number: 52
- Atomic mass: 127.6000 u
Position in the periodic table
- Group: 16
- Period: 5
- Category: Metalloid
Physico-chemical properties
- Standard state: Solid
- Melting point: Intermediate (200°C to 1400°C)
- Density: Medium
- Electron configuration: [Kr] 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p⁴
Scientific description
Tellurium is a chemical element with symbol Te and atomic number 52. It belongs to the category of metalloids and occupies group 16 and period 5. Its standard atomic mass is 127.6000 u.
KODO: L7