Antimony
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Element
Name: Antimony
Symbol: Sb
Atomic Number: 51
Atomic Mass: 121.8 amu
Number of electrons: 51
Classification: Standard Metal
Crystal structure: Rhombohedral
Color: bluish
Date of Discovery: It has been known since ancient times.
Name of Discoverer: Unknown
Name Origin: From Greek anti and monos.
Uses: Hardens lead, plastics, and chemicals.
Obtained from: stibnite and valentinite.