Antimony (Sb)

Antimony (Sb) <b>Appearance</b> Metallic antimony is an extremely brittle metal of a flaky, crystalline texture. It is bluish white and has a metallic lustre. It is not acted on by air at room temperature, but burns brilliantly when heated with the formation of white fumes. It is a poor conductor of heat and electricity. Antimony and its compounds are toxic. It is found mostly with other minerals and in stibnite. In crystal form, …

…ranging from 1 to 20 - greatly increases the hardness and mechanical strength of lead <li>Batteries, antifriction alloys, type metal, small arms and tracer bullets, cable sheathing, and minor products use about half the metal produced <li>Oxides, sulphides, sodium antimonate, and antimony trichloride are used in manufacturing flame-proofing compounds, paints, ceramic enamels, glass, and pottery. <li>Tartar emetic (hydrated potassium antimonyltartate) is used in medicine <li>Enamels, rubber compounds, matches and to make metal alloys