Zinc Telluride

Name:
Zinc Telluride
Detailed information:

M Formula:	ZnTe
Properties:
Reddish crystals. D 6.34 (15C), mp 1238C. Decomposes in water. Single crystals available for phosphors.
Derivation:
Reaction of zinc oxide and tellurium powder in alkaline solution.
Use:
Semiconductor research, photoconductor.