Tellurium (Te) Properties and Facts

Element 52 - Metalloid

What are the basic properties of Tellurium?

Tellurium (symbol: Te) is a metalloid with atomic number 52. Its atomic mass is 127.6 u, and it belongs to period 5 and group 16.

What is the electron configuration of Tellurium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p⁴

What are the physical properties of Tellurium?

Melting point: 722.66 K
Boiling point: 1261.0 K
Density: 6.24 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Tellurium?

  • Te-120: 0.09% abundance
  • Te-122: 2.55% abundance
  • Te-123: 0.89% abundance
  • Te-124: 4.74% abundance
  • Te-125: 7.07% abundance
  • Te-126: 18.84% abundance
  • Te-128: 31.74% abundance
  • Te-130: 34.08% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Tellurium?

Biological role: No known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found in telluride ores

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