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Origin / Meaning of the name Antimony
From the Greek words anti and monos meaning "opposed to
solitude".
Periodic Table Group and Classification of the of the Antimony Element
Elements can be classified based on their physical states (States
of Matter) e.g. gas, solid or liquid. This element is a solid. Antimony is classified as a "Metalloid" element and is located in
Groups 13, 14,15, 16 and 17 of the Periodic Table. An element
classified as one of the Metalloids has
the properties of both metals and
Non-Metals. Some are semi-conductors and can carry an electrical
charge making them useful in calculators and computers.
Facts about the
Discovery and
History of the Antimony
Element
Dates back to Antiquity and
used by many ancient peoples. First reported scientifically by
Tholden in 1450. The first description of a procedure for
isolating elemental antimony was in 1540 by Vannoccio
Biringuccio.
History of the Periodic Table
Check out the brief
History of the
Periodic Table which details dates and the names of famous
scientists and chemists who contributed to the development of
the Periodic Table.
Occurrence of the Antimony Element
Antimony is chalcophile,
occurring with
Sulfur and the heavy metals
Copper,
lead, and
silver
Found in over 100 mineral species
Abundances of the element in different environments
% % in Universe
4×10-8%
% in Sun 1×10-7%
% in Meteorites 0.000012%
% in Earth's Crust 0.00002%
% in Oceans 2×10-8%
% in Humans N/A
Medical Uses of
Antimony - Health and Treatments
Interesting information on
the Medical Uses of Antimony, Health and Treatments. Antimony
compounds are used in medicine as anti-infective agents in the
treatment of tropical diseases. All antimony compounds are
potentially poisonous and must be used with caution. Ingestion
of antimony compounds may produce symptoms similar to those of
acute arsenic poisoning.
Associated Uses of Antimony
Flame-proofing compounds
Matches
Batteries
Paint
Semi-conductors
Ceramic products
Antimony trioxide
Antimony dithiocarbamate |
