Antimony
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Antimony (Sb) is a toxic, flaky, brittle element. It is one of the few elements which is neither a metal or a non-metal. It does not react with air, but burns brightly when ignited. Since it is not a metal, antimony is a poor conductor of both heat and electricity.
| Antimony | |
|---|---|
| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Sb |
| Atomic number | 51 |
| Classification | Standard Metal |
| Atomic mass | 121.8 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | Antimony has been known since ancient times. |
| Name of discoverer | Unknown |
| Name origin | From the Greek anti and monos. |
| Uses | Hardens lead, plastics, and chemicals. |
| Obtained from | Stibnite and Valentinite. |