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Facts about the Definition of the Element Antimony

The Element Antimony is defined as...
A metallic element having four allotropic forms, the most common of which is a hard, extremely brittle, lustrous, silver-white, crystalline material.

It is used in a wide variety of alloys, especially with lead in battery plates, and in the manufacture of flame-proofing compounds, paint, semiconductor devices, and ceramic products.

Interesting Facts about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Antimony

What are the origins of the word Antimony ?
The name originates from the Greek words anti and monos meaning "opposed to solitude".

Facts about the Classification of the Element Antimony
Antimony is classified as a "Metalloid" element and is located in Groups 13, 14,15, 16 and 17 of the Periodic Table. An element classified as a Metalloid has properties of both metals and non-metals. Some are semi-conductors and can carry an electrical charge making them useful in calculators and computers.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Antimony
Dates back to Antiquity and used by many ancient peoples. First reported scientifically by Tholden in 1450

Occurrence of the element Antimony
Antimony is chalcophile, occurring with sulfur and the heavy metals copper, lead, and silver. Found in over 100 mineral species

Common Uses of Antimony
Flame-proofing compounds
Matches
Batteries
Paint
Semi-conductors
Ceramic products
Antimony trioxide and dithiocarbamate

The Properties of the Element AntimonyName of Element : Antimony
Symbol of Element : Sb
Atomic Number of Antimony : 51
Atomic Mass: 121.76 amu
Melting Point: 630.0 °C - 903.15 °K
Boiling Point: 1750.0 °C - 2023.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Antimony : 51
Number of Neutrons in Antimony : 71
Crystal Structure: Rhombohedral
Density @ 293 K: 6.684 g/cm3
Color of Antimony : silver-white, bluish