What is Tellurite?
'''Tellurite''' is an [[ion]]. Its chemical formula is TeO<sub>3</sub><sup>2-</sup>. They are some of the more stable [[tellurium]] compounds. They are weak [[oxidizing agent]]s. In slightly [[acid]]ic conditions, it makes '''hydrogen tellurite''', HTeO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>. When it is very acidic, it makes [[tellurous acid]]. They are normally made by reacting [[tellurium dioxide]] with a metal oxide. [[File:Tellurite-214978.jpg|thumb|Tellurite as a mineral]] '''Tellurite''' is also a rare [[mineral]]. This mineral consists of tellurium dioxide. It is a yellow to white mineral. It is in areas that tend to oxidize minerals (oxidation zone). Otherwise telluride or native tellurium would be there. ==Related pages== *[[Sodium tellurite]] *[[Tellurate]] [[Category:Tellurium compounds]] [[Category:Minerals]] [[Category:Ions]]