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9 Fast Facts About Antimony
51Atomic Number
From the Greek word antiplus monos - "a metal not found alone"
Can be used in: • semi-conductor
technology • batteries • tracer bullets• cable sheathing
It is toxic
Burns brilliantly
when heated with the
formation of white fumes
Extremely brittle metal of a flaky, crystalline texture
Delivering Value to the Mining IndustryReferences:www.webelements.com/antimony www.usgs.gov
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Found in over 100 mineral species
Stibnite, a sulfide mineral and the main source of antimony
Silvery lustrous grey
and semi-metallic
Poor conductor of
heat and electricity