tellurium dioxide profile

Tellurium dioxide (TeO2) is an inorganic compound that finds applications in various fields, including optoelectronics, catalysis, and medicine. It exists in two crystalline forms: paratellurite (α-TeO2) and tellurite (β-TeO2). Paratellurite is a transparent, colorless, piezoelectric material with excellent acousto-optic properties, making it valuable for optical devices like acousto-optic modulators and deflectors. Tellurite is a yellow, opaque material with higher refractive index than paratellurite. Synthesis of TeO2 can be achieved by oxidizing elemental tellurium with nitric acid or by reacting tellurium with oxygen at high temperatures. The compound exhibits several interesting effects, including nonlinear optical properties, high dielectric constant, and good chemical stability. Its importance stems from its unique combination of optical, electrical, and mechanical properties, making it suitable for diverse applications. Researchers study TeO2 to explore its potential in areas like optical fiber communication, high-frequency devices, and even as a possible material for radiation shielding. '

ID Source	ID
PubMed CID	62638
MeSH ID	M0066973

Synonym
tellurium dioxide
tellurium(iv) oxide
7446-07-3
nsc-8956
nsc8956
tellurium dioxide, 99.9995%
tellurium dioxide, optical grade
tellurium dioxide, 99.995% trace metals basis
tellurium dioxide, >=99%
tellurium oxide (teo2)
einecs 231-193-1
teo2
tellurium dioxide, >=97.0%
FT-0695210
59863-17-1
unii-397e9rke83
ec 231-193-1
397e9rke83 ,
nsc 8956
14832-87-2
tellurite (teo2)
AKOS016370677
tellurite (mineral)
tellurium dioxide [mi]
T3254
DTXSID8052487
LAJZODKXOMJMPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
tellurium(iv) oxide, 99.999% (metals basis)
mfcd00011263
tellurium(iv)oxide
Q425220
tellurium oxide(teo2)99.99%
silicon carbide (sic) sputtering targets
D92683
SY048145
CS-0085576
tellurium oxide(119teo2) (9ci)

Excerpt	Reference	Relevance
" A pair-fed study at the dose of 500 mumole/kg of TeO2 was conducted to establish if the effects of tellurium were a result of a reduction in food intake or other maternal toxic responses."	( Maternal toxicity and teratogenicity of tellurium dioxide in the Wistar rat: relationship to pair-feeding. Baggs, RB; Miller, RK; Perez-D'Gregorio, RE, 1988)	0.54

Excerpt	Relevance	Reference
"Single endotracheal injections of tellurium and tellurium dioxide, at dosage levels sufficient to cause observable stress in rats, did not result in a progressive fibrotic tissue response after 180 days."	( Tellurium and tellurium dioxide: single endotracheal injection to rats. Carpenter, CP; Geary, DL; Myers, RC; Nachreiner, DJ, 1978)	0.87

Timeframe	Studies, This Drug (%)	All Drugs %
pre-1990	6 (15.38)	18.7374
1990's	1 (2.56)	18.2507
2000's	20 (51.28)	29.6817
2010's	12 (30.77)	24.3611
2020's	0 (0.00)	2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Publication Type	This drug (%)	All Drugs (%)
Trials	0 (0.00%)	5.53%
Reviews	1 (2.50%)	6.00%
Case Studies	0 (0.00%)	4.05%
Observational	0 (0.00%)	0.25%
Other	39 (97.50%)	84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Substance	Relationship Strength	Studies	Classes	Roles
zinc oxide Zinc Oxide: A mild astringent and topical protectant with some antiseptic action. It is also used in bandages, pastes, ointments, dental cements, and as a sunblock.	2.97	4	zinc molecular entity
strontium carbonate [no description available]	3.16	1
carbonates Carbonates: Salts or ions of the theoretical carbonic acid, containing the radical CO2(3-). Carbonates are readily decomposed by acids. The carbonates of the alkali metals are water-soluble; all others are insoluble. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed). carbonates : Organooxygen compounds that are salts or esters of carbonic acid, H2CO3.	3.16	1	carbon oxoanion
neodymium Neodymium: An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Nd, atomic number 60, and atomic weight 144.24, and is used in industrial applications.	2.07	1	f-block element atom; lanthanoid atom
niobium Niobium: A metal element atomic number 41, atomic weight 92.906, symbol Nb.	2.45	2	vanadium group element atom
platinum Platinum: A heavy, soft, whitish metal, resembling tin, with atomic number 78, atomic weight 195.084, symbol Pt. It is used in manufacturing equipment for laboratory and industrial use. It occurs as a black powder (platinum black) and as a spongy substance (spongy platinum) and may have been known in Pliny's time as alutiae.	2.08	1	elemental platinum; nickel group element atom; platinum group metal atom
praseodymium Praseodymium: An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Pr, atomic number 59, and atomic weight 140.91.	2.45	2	f-block element atom; lanthanoid atom
samarium Samarium: An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Sm, atomic number 62, and atomic weight 150.36. The oxide is used in the control rods of some nuclear reactors.	2.04	1	f-block element atom; lanthanoid atom
thulium Thulium: An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Tm, atomic number 69, and atomic weight 168.93.	2.94	4	f-block element atom; lanthanoid atom
titanium Titanium: A dark-gray, metallic element of widespread distribution but occurring in small amounts with atomic number, 22, atomic weight, 47.867 and symbol, Ti; specific gravity, 4.5; used for fixation of fractures.	2.05	1	titanium group element atom
tungsten Tungsten: A metallic element with the atomic symbol W, atomic number 74, and atomic weight 183.85. It is used in many manufacturing applications, including increasing the hardness, toughness, and tensile strength of steel; manufacture of filaments for incandescent light bulbs; and in contact points for automotive and electrical apparatus.	2.96	4	chromium group element atom	micronutrient
erbium Erbium: Erbium. An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Er, atomic number 68, and atomic weight 167.26.	3.42	7	f-block element atom; lanthanoid atom
holmium Holmium: An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Ho, atomic number 67, and atomic weight 164.93.	2.44	2	f-block element atom; lanthanoid atom
ytterbium Ytterbium: An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Yb, atomic number 70, and atomic weight 173. Ytterbium has been used in lasers and as a portable x-ray source.	2.73	3	f-block element atom; lanthanoid atom
yttrium Yttrium: An element of the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Y, atomic number 39, and atomic weight 88.91. In conjunction with other rare earths, yttrium is used as a phosphor in television receivers and is a component of the yttrium-aluminum garnet (YAG) lasers.	2.01	1	d-block element atom; rare earth metal atom; scandium group element atom
lead fluoride lead fluoride: RN given refers to cpd with unknown MF	2.03	1
cadmium fluoride [no description available]	2.06	1
tellurous acid tellurous acid: tellurite anion inhibits oxidation of NAD-linked substrates in kidney & liver mitochondria; RN given refers to parent cpd	2.78	3	tellurium oxoacid
titanium dioxide titanium dioxide: used medically as protectant against externally caused irritation & sunlight; high concentrations of dust may cause irritation to respiratory tract; RN given refers to titanium oxide (TiO2); structure. titanium dioxide : A titanium oxide with the formula TiO2. A naturally occurring oxide sourced from ilmenite, rutile and anatase, it has a wide range of applications.	2.05	1	titanium oxides	food colouring
fluorides [no description available]	2.45	2	halide anion; monoatomic fluorine
stannic oxide tin dioxide : A tin oxide compound consisting of tin(IV) covalently bound to two oxygen atoms.	2.1	1	tin oxide
sodium oxide [no description available]	2.03	1
cadmium telluride cadmium telluride: used in radiation monitoring device	2.1	1
yttrium radioisotopes Yttrium Radioisotopes: Unstable isotopes of yttrium that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Y atoms with atomic weights 82-88 and 90-96 are radioactive yttrium isotopes.	3.16	1
niobium pentoxide [no description available]	2.07	1
neodymium oxide neodymium oxide: has antineoplastic activity	2.07	1
lithium Lithium: An element in the alkali metals family. It has the atomic symbol Li, atomic number 3, and atomic weight [6.938; 6.997]. Salts of lithium are used in treating BIPOLAR DISORDER.	2.71	3	alkali metal atom
erbium oxide [no description available]	2.02	1
lead Lead: A soft, grayish metal with poisonous salts; atomic number 82, atomic weight 207.2, symbol Pb.	2.03	1	carbon group element atom; elemental lead; metal atom	neurotoxin
strontium Strontium: An element of the alkaline earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol Sr, atomic number 38, and atomic weight 87.62.	3.16	1	alkaline earth metal atom
bismuth Bismuth: A metallic element that has the atomic symbol Bi, and atomic number 83. Its principal isotope is Bismuth 209.	2.46	2	metal atom; pnictogen
barium titanate(iv) barium titanate(IV): RN given refers to parent cpd	2.05	1
phosphorus pentoxide phosphorus pentoxide: drying agent for bacterial cultural extracts analyzed by gas-liquid chromatography; structure. diphosphonate(2-) : A divalent inorganic anion obtained by removal of both protons from diphosphonic acid.	2.07	1
tellurium Tellurium: An element that is a member of the chalcogen family. It has the atomic symbol Te, atomic number 52, and atomic weight 127.60. It has been used as a coloring agent and in the manufacture of electrical equipment. Exposure may cause nausea, vomiting, and CNS depression.	6.1	39	chalcogen; metalloid atom

Condition	Relationship Strength	Studies
Sensitivity and Specificity Binary classification measures to assess test results. Sensitivity or recall rate is the proportion of true positives. Specificity is the probability of correctly determining the absence of a condition. (From Last, Dictionary of Epidemiology, 2d ed)	2.75	3
Scurf [description not available]	1.93	1
Alopecia Cicatrisata [description not available]	1.93	1
Dermatitis Seborrheica [description not available]	1.93	1
Alopecia Absence of hair from areas where it is normally present.	1.93	1
Dermatitis, Seborrheic A chronic inflammatory disease of the skin with unknown etiology. It is characterized by moderate ERYTHEMA, dry, moist, or greasy (SEBACEOUS GLAND) scaling and yellow crusted patches on various areas, especially the scalp, that exfoliate as dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis is common in children and adolescents with HIV INFECTIONS.	1.93	1
Dandruff Excessive shedding of dry scaly material from the scalp in humans.	1.93	1
Abnormalities, Drug-Induced Congenital abnormalities caused by medicinal substances or drugs of abuse given to or taken by the mother, or to which she is inadvertently exposed during the manufacture of such substances. The concept excludes abnormalities resulting from exposure to non-medicinal chemicals in the environment.	2.37	2
Pregnancy The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH.	2.37	2
Weight Gain Increase in BODY WEIGHT over existing weight.	1.97	1
Eye Abnormalities Congenital absence of or defects in structures of the eye; may also be hereditary.	1.97	1
Aqueductal Stenosis [description not available]	1.97	1

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