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The Element Tellurium - Basic Physical and Historical Information ...

Discovered : by Baron Franz Muller von Reichenstein in 1783 Isolated in Sibiu, Romania Origin : The name is derived from the Latin tellus, meaning Earth. Description : A semi-metal obtained as a grey powder. Its compounds are to be avoided because not only are they poisonous but contact with even the tiniest amounts leads to unpleasant body odours! Image : Earthlike. Tellurium animation - click ...