| Molecular Formula | GeTe |
| Molar Mass | 200.24 |
| Density | 6.14g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | 725°C(lit.) |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
| Appearance | Powder |
| Specific Gravity | 6.2 |
| Color | Black |
| Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 0.1 mg/m3NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3; TWA 0.1 mg/m3 |
| Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
| MDL | MFCD00135541 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Cubic, Halite Structure - Space Group Fm3m |
| Use | Ge (low resistivity) and Te(99.998%) are heated to their melting points in a vacuum-pumped quartz tube to obtain GeTe. Single crystals can be obtained by a zone melting method. |
| Risk Codes | 22 - Harmful if swallowed |
| Safety Description | 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| crystal Structure | Cubic, Halite Structure - Space Group Fm3m |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| production method | combine Ge (low resistivity) and Te(99.998%) geTe can be obtained by heating to their melting point in a vacuum-pumped quartz tube. Single crystals can be obtained by a zone melting method. |