Antimony - Element Properties and Periodic Table Information

Antimony - An element from the Periodic Table based on the IOUPAC 1985 standard

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Definition of the Antimony Element
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.

Origin / Meaning of the name Antimony
From the Greek words anti and monos meaning "opposed to solitude".

Classification of the Antimony Element
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.

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

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

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

The Properties of the Antimony Element
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

Antimony and the Periodic Table
Check out Antimony on the Periodic Table which arranges each 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 information and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc with any other element. An invaluable source of facts and information as a Chemistry reference guide.

Antimony - 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 and 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.
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