Antimony Metal Ingot 7440-36-0

About Antimony Metal

Element of the nitrogen group; it occurs as crystal of triclinic system with silver white metal luster under normal temperature; fragile and lacking ductility and malleability; sometimes show phenomenon of fire; atomic valency is +3, +5; it burns with blue flames when heated in the air and generates antimony(III) oxide; power antimony will burn with red flames in the chlorine gas and generates antimony pentachloride; under the airless condition, it doesn’t react with hydrogen chloride or acid hydrochloric; soluble in aqua regia and acid hydrochloric containing a small amount of nitric acid; toxic

High Grade Antimony Ingot Specification

Package:Use wooden case for packaging; the net weight of each case is 100kg or 1000kg; Use zinc-plated iron barrel to package smashed antimony (antimony grains) with the net weight of each barrel as 90kg; Also offer packaging according to customers’ requirements

What is Antimony Ingot used for?

 Antimony Ingot (Sb) - Applications and Uses

Antimony Ingot is a critical strategic metal with unique properties that make it indispensable across a wide range of modern industries. Its primary value lies in its ability to harden other metals, act as a flame retardant synergist, and serve as a key component in specialized chemical and electronic applications. Our high-purity Antimony Ingot is produced to meet the stringent specifications required for advanced manufacturing.

Primary Applications and Industries:

1. Flame Retardants & Safety

Antimony Trioxide, derived from Antimony Ingot, is the foremost synergist in halogen-based flame retardants.

*   Function: It dramatically enhances the fire-inhibiting performance of materials, forming a protective char layer that suppresses combustion.

*   Applications: Extensively used in plastics, textiles, rubber, and coatings for electronics enclosures, construction materials, automotive components, and children's toys to meet global fire safety standards.

2. Lead-Acid Batteries

This is the largest single market for Antimony Ingot.

*   Function: Alloyed with lead in the battery grid plates, antimony significantly enhances mechanical strength, improves deep discharge recovery, and reduces water loss in traditional designs.

*   Applications: Essential for starting-lighting-ignition (SLI) batteries in vehicles, as well as for deep-cycle batteries used in renewable energy storage and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).

3. Alloy Hardening Agent

Antimony's classic role is as a hardening agent in various lead and tin-based alloys.

*   Lead-Acid Battery Plates: As mentioned above, for structural integrity.

*   Bearing Alloys (Babbitt Metal): Improves hardness, wear resistance, and load-bearing capacity in plain bearings for machinery and automotive applications.

*   Solders: Used in specific solder alloys to increase strength and inhibit "tin pest" (the transformation of tin to a powdery form at low temperatures).

*   Ammunition & Sheet Lead: Hardens lead for ammunition projectiles and for use in construction.

4. Semiconductors & Electronics

High-purity Antimony Ingot is crucial in advanced electronics.

*   Semiconductor Dopant: Used as an n-type dopant in the production of semiconductor silicon and germanium wafers, precisely modifying their electrical properties.

*   Compound Semiconductors: A key raw material for the manufacture of III-V compound semiconductors like Gallium Antimonide (GaSb) and Indium Antimonide (InSb), used in infrared detectors, lasers, and high-speed electronics.

5. Specialized Chemicals & Catalysts

*   Polymer Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst in the production of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), the plastic used for bottles and textiles.

*   Stabilizers: Used as a heat stabilizer in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to prevent degradation during processing and extend product life.

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 Key Characteristics & Benefits:

*   Alloy Hardener: Imparts significant hardness and mechanical strength to soft metals like lead and tin.

*   Flame Retardant Synergist: Greatly enhances the efficacy of halogenated flame retardants.

*   High Purity Available: Offered in grades suitable for demanding applications like semiconductor manufacturing.

*   Versatility: A single material serving foundational roles in energy storage, fire safety, and advanced technology.

Disclaimer: The information provided is for descriptive purposes. Users must verify the suitability and handling requirements of Antimony Ingot for their specific application and comply with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.