Tellurium
Te
About Tellurium
Tellurium is a metalloid that has a mass number of 52 on the periodic table. It can be located in group 16 and period 5. It is solid found in the Oxygen family. Tellurium has a mass number of 127.60. Telluruim is found in items such as rewritable DVD's and CD's, ceramics, and is used for tinting glass
Ceramics (clay)
Tellurium is a prime ingredient used for coloring clay and ceramics.
DVD's and CD's
Tellurium is used for the recording layer on DVD's and CD's.
Batteries
Tellurium is used in batteries for hardness and acid-resistance.