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 in
the Atmosphere
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 Antimony
Name 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
The element Antimony and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Antimony on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Antimony for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Antimony with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Antimony element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Antimony element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Antimony is
just one element that can be found.
