Sodium tellurite is an inorganic tellurium compound with formula Na2TeO3. It is a water-soluble white solid and a weak reducing agent. Sodium tellurite is an intermediate in the extraction of the element, tellurium; it is a product obtained from anode slimes and is a precursor to tellurium.
S 2455 (OTTO) Sodium tellurite, 98% Cas 10102-20-2 - used to make corrosion-resistant electroplated nickel. S 2455 (OTTO) Sodium tellurite, 98% Cas 10102-20-2 - used to add a bluish coating to iron, steel and aluminum. It serves as a growth medium for bacteria in microbiology.