Review of Tellurium Resources in the World and in China

Abstract

Tellurium is an indispensable vitamin in modern high-tech fields, and it plays an irreplaceable and important role in many aspects such as national defense and medical treatment. Studies have shown that tellurium will be the best replacement for the next generation of green batteries. This article introduces the important uses of tellurium, summarizes the characteristics of different types of tellurium ores (independent tellurium and associated tellurium deposits), introduces the reserves and distribution of associated tellurium deposits in the world, and roughly predicts the demand for tellurium in major countries in the world this year.