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Antimony



Antimony is a chemical element with the symbol Sb and atomic number 51. It is a lustrous grey metalloid, found in nature mainly as the sulphide mineral stibnite (Sb2S3). Here are some key details about antimony:

Basic Information:

Symbol: Sb

Atomic number: 51

Atomic weight: 121.76

Classification: Metalloid

Physical Properties :

Appearance: Silvery lustrous grey solid

Melting point: 630.63°C (1,167.13°F)

Boiling point: 1,580°C (2,876°F)

Density: 6.697 g/㎤

Hardness: 3.0 Mohs

Malleability: Fairly malleable

Ductility: Poorly ductile

Common compounds:

Antimony trioxide (Sb2O3)

Antimony pentoxide (Sb2O5)

Antimony trichloride (SbCl3)

Antimony tribromide (SbBr3)

Occurrence:

Natural abundance: Antimony is not abundant in the Earth's crust, with an average concentration of about 0.2 to 0.5 parts per million.

Main mineral: Stibnite (Sb2S3) is the primary ore mineral of antimony.

Extraction: Antimony is extracted mainly from stibnite by a reduction process involving iron or carbon.

Uses:

Flame retardants: Antimony compounds, particularly antimony trioxide, are widely used as flame retardants in plastics, textiles, and other materials.

Alloys: Antimony is used in lead alloys to improve hardness and mechanical strength.

Batteries: Antimony is used in some types of lead-acid batteries.

Semiconductors: Some antimony compounds are used in the production of semiconductors.

Medicine: Antimony compounds have historically been used in medicine, although this is less common today due to their toxicity.

Health and Environmental Concerns:

Toxicity: Antimony and its compounds are considered to be toxic. Long-term exposure can cause respiratory issues, skin irritation, and other health problems.

Environmental impact: Improper disposal of antimony-containing products can lead to environmental contamination.

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