Te

1. Introduce – Tellurium is a chalcogen element with atomic number 52 and the symbol Te. It is a rare element comparable to rare earth elements and is a metalloid with properties intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals. – In the steel industry, it is primarily used as an alloying additive to maximize the performance of free-cutting steel. – Similar to sulfur or selenium, it forms non-metallic inclusions within the metal matrix, which finely fragment chips during machining, thereby dramatically improving machinability. 2. Application & Product – Free-cutti...