Antimony Element

The chemical symbol of element Antimony is Sb. Below is a video introduction to Antimony element (Sb) and facts about Antimony element. Among well know compounds of the element Antimony are Antimony trioxide, Antimony fluoride, and Antimony pentachloride.

What is Antimony?

Antimony (Sb) element is a chemical element with atomic number 51 and atomic mass of 121.76. The element Antimony is a metalloid or a semi metallic element that can exist in 2 forms; the metallic form and the non metallic form.

Is the element Antimony (Sb) a conductor?

The element Antimony is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.

Facts about Antimony pentachloride

Antimony pentachloride is very corrosive. The hydrolysis of Antimony pentachloride yields strong hydrocloric acid and some Antimony (V).

Video of facts about Antimony element