Sb, Antimony Ore Mineral Analysis

The origin of the word antimony is based on words that mean a metal not found alone in Greek. Antimony is a metal known and used in the seventeenth century. So antimony has been known since ancient times. Its metallic form is bright and silvery, hard and fragile.

Its nonmetallic form is a gray powder. Antimony belongs to the metalloid element group. It is a weak conductor for heat and electricity. It is stable in dry weather and is not affected by dilute acids or alkalis. Antimony and some alloys expand with cooling. Metal and compound forms are toxic.

Antimony is a rare element, it can rarely be found naturally. It is generally found in the sulfide stibnite mineral. The antimony element has been named stibium in history.

The pure antimony form is used in the production of semiconductor devices such as diodes and infrared detectors. Antimony is alloyed with lead to increase the durability of the lead. Batteries are used in the form of lead and antimony alloys in low-friction metals, trace shells, cable sheaths and other products. Other antimony compounds are also used in the production of paints, glass and ceramics, and in the production of flameproof materials.

Meanwhile, ancient Egyptians used antimony for black eye makeup.

Antimony is an important metal in the world economy today. Annual production is about 50 thousand tons. The top antimony producing countries are China, Russia, Bolivia and South Africa.

Antimony is very small in soil, water and air. It was observed that high antimony levels killed small animals. Animals that exist for a long time at low antimony levels experience eye irritation, hair loss, lung damage, heart failure, and fertility problems. Antimony has not been determined to cause cancer.

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