Toxicology of Selenium and Tellurium and Their Compounds

Acute Tellurium Toxicity From Ingestion of Metal-Oxidizing Solutions

“…In animals, large exposures to hydrogen telluride have resulted in hemolysis, hemoglobinuria, anuria, jaundice, and pulmonary edema, a presentation similar to toxicity from inhalation of arsine or stibine. 5 Fatalities from tellurium exposure are rare. Keall et al 2 reported 3 poisonings in individuals accidentally injected with sodium tellurite during retrograde pyelography.…”

The role of Thiobacillus ferrooxidans in hydrometallurgical processes

“…The yield of manganese extractions varied between 70 and 99%. In spite of high toxicity of selenium [351 ], T. ferrooxidans were reported to be able to oxidize copper selenide [352]:…”

Diagnosis and Treatment of Metal Poisoning

“…Dimercaprol enhances the toxicity of selenium and tellurium, resulting in kidney damage, and is therefore contraindicated for poisoning by these metals (Amdur, 1958;Cerwenka and Cooper, 1961).…”