Description

Antimony CAS NO 13968-50-8 is a high-purity elemental metal known for its unique properties, including hardness and a low melting point. It serves as a critical alloying agent and flame retardant synergist, significantly enhancing material performance and safety in various industrial applications. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flame retardant, lead-acid battery, semiconductor, and specialty alloy industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Flame Retardant Synergist: A key component in halogenated flame retardant systems for plastics, textiles, rubber, and coatings, enhancing fire resistance.
• Lead-Acid Battery Manufacturing: Used as an alloying hardener in lead plates to improve grid strength, corrosion resistance, and electrical performance.
• Semiconductor & Electronics: Employed in the production of infrared detectors, diodes, and as a dopant in certain semiconductor materials.
• Specialty Alloys: Imparts hardness and mechanical strength to alloys like pewter, solder, and bearing metals.
• Chemical Catalysts: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst component in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and other polymers.
• Ceramics & Glass: Used as a fining agent to remove bubbles from glass and as an opacifier in ceramics and enamels.
• Military & Pyrotechnics: Utilized in tracer bullets, primers, and pyrotechnic compositions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Antimony
CAS No.	13968-50-8
Molecular Formula	Sb
Molecular Weight	121.76 g/mol
Synonyms	Antimony metal; Stibium; Antimony regulus; Antimony black; Antimony needles; Antimony lump; Antimony ingot; Elemental Antimony
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Quality Control

Our Antimony is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific technical requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity levels is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, strong oxidizers, and halogens. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air and moisture. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silvery-white, lustrous, brittle solid
Assay (Sb)	≥ 99.65%
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.10%
Arsenic (As)	≤ 0.05%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.02%
Sulfur (S)	≤ 0.005%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.