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Antimony. 51 SB Antimony 126.76. By Chris Stocki. Properties Melting Point : 630.0 °C (903.15 K, 1166.0 °F) Boiling Point: 1750.0 °C (2023.15 K, 3182.0 °F) Atomic number:51 Atomic mass:121.76 Color is bluish-white Antimony is brittle;5 forms. Uses Is in batteries Used for dyeing
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Antimony 51 SB Antimony 126.76 By Chris Stocki
Properties Melting Point: 630.0 °C (903.15 K, 1166.0 °F) Boiling Point: 1750.0 °C (2023.15 K, 3182.0 °F) Atomic number:51 Atomic mass:121.76 Color is bluish-white Antimony is brittle;5 forms Uses Is in batteries Used for dyeing Used in detectors Used in diodes Also used in hall-effect devices Properties and uses of Antimony
Facts About Antimony. • Antimony comes from the Greek word monos, metal meaning not found alone • The metal has been known since at least the 17th century. • Discovered in the 1600’s • Once used in mascara • Antimony is used a lot in alloying to increase hardness and mechanical strength
Antimony: a poem Antimony the element Is used in most alloys And is not only used by boys Antimony the element Makes things fireproof And when burnt makes a poof Antimony the element Is found in over 100 minerals Found in heavy metal that is used to make buildings and schools
Sources • http://www.webelements.com/webelements/scholar/elements/periodic-table/uses.htm • http://chemistry.about.com/library/blper5.htm • http://www.chemicalelements.com/index.html • http://www.chemicool.com/ • http://www.chemsoc.org/viselements/pages/pertable_fla.htm • http://chemistry.allinfoabout.com/periodic/periodictable.html