Potassium tellurite, with the chemical formula K₂TeO₃, is an inorganic compound in which the potassium ion is bound to the tellurite anion. It is a water-soluble salt with interesting chemical properties due to the fact that tellurium is in the +4 oxidation state.
Appearance: usually white to off-white crystalline solid.
Chemical formula: K₂TeO₃
Molecular structure: Tellurium is bound to three oxygen atoms in a triangular cone structure.
Solubility: Soluble in water, forming an alkaline solution.
Stability: Stable under normal conditions, but can react with acids to form tellurium dioxide (TeO₂) and tellurium-containing gases.
Microbiology: Used as a selective agent in media for the isolation of certain bacteria (e.g. Corynebacterium diphtheriae) due to its toxic effects on other microorganisms.
Chemical: As a precursor for the synthesis of other tellurium compounds.
Research: study of its chemical and catalytic properties, and materials science of tellurium-based materials.
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