Tellurium is a silvery-white metalloid from the periodic table. It is a brittle element that is highly reactive and easily oxidized. Tellurium is often used in the production of alloys, as well as in the manufacture of semiconductor devices and photocells.
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| Atomic number | 52 |
| Group | VIA |
| Period | 5 |
| Mass | 127.6 |
| Latin name | Tellurium |
| Electron configuration | [Cd]5p4 |
| Oxidation state | -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |