Review of the Toxicology of Tellurium and Its Compounds.

摘要

Since tellurium is used in several programs at Sandia Laboratories, a knowledge of its toxic effects is important. This report summarizes studies conducted by many researchers through the years;the effects of tellurium on animals and humans is found to range from virtually harmless to lethal,depending primarily upon the compound and the dosage. Safety standards for industrial exposure are presented. There is presently no antidote for tellurium poisoning.