Crystal Structure of Antimony (Sb) [& Color, Uses, Discovery ... 2022

All atoms have a crystalline structure, even Antimony. Ok but how do we know what is the crystal structure of an atom of Sb?

In the case of Antimony the crystalline structure is Rhombohedral. There is a lot of cool facts about Antimony that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Antimony Overview

Antimony Crystal Structure

Rhombohedral

Atomic Number

51

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

121,757

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Uses

It is alloyed with other metals to increase their hardness. Also in the manufacture of a few special types of semiconductor devices. Also in plastics and chemicals. A few kinds of over-the-counter cold and flu remedies use antimony compounds.

Sources

Found in stibnite (Sb2S3) and in valentinite (Sb2O3).

Description

Hard, brittle, silvery-white semimetal.

Atomic Symbol

Sb

Name Origin

Greek: anti and monos (not alone); symbol from mineral stibnite.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.
Year: Unknown
Location: Unknown

Want to learn more details and data about Antimony (Sb)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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