Tellurides

Goodfellow offers a selection of telluride compounds for cutting-edge research and industrial applications. Tellurides, compounds containing tellurium, are known for their semiconducting properties, thermoelectric characteristics, and unique phase-change behavior. Many tellurides exhibit excellent infrared transmission and are responsive to radiation, making them valuable in various fields. They find widespread use in industries such as electronics, thermoelectrics, and optical materials. In electronics, tellurides are crucial for phase-change memory devices and infrared detectors. The thermoelectric industry utilizes tellurides in high-efficiency thermoelectric generators and coolers. In optical materials, they serve as key components in infrared lenses and windows. Emerging technologies benefiting from tellurides include next-generation data storage systems and advanced radiation detectors for security applications. Goodfellow's provision of high-quality tellurides supports ongoing research in materials science and semiconductor physics, particularly in developing new materials for energy conversion and optoelectronic applications. Their unique electronic and thermal properties ensure tellurides' continued importance in both scientific exploration and industrial innovations requiring materials with specific thermoelectric and phase-change characteristics.