Tellurium(IV) bromide
Tellurium(IV) bromide, also known as tellurium tetrabromide, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is TeBr4. It contains tellurium and bromide ions. The tellurium is in the +4 oxidation state.
Properties[change | change source]
Tellurium(IV) bromide is a yellow-orange solid. It conducts electricity when molten. It decomposes to bromine and tellurium(II) bromide when heated strongly.
Preparation[change | change source]
It is made by reacting tellurium with bromine.
Uses[change | change source]
Tellurium(IV) bromide can be used to make complexes with organic molecules.