Antimony

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antimony

stibnitestibnite

antimony (Sb), a metallic element belonging to the nitrogen group (Group 15 [Va] of the periodic table). Antimony exists in many allotropic forms (physically distinct conditions that result from different arrangements of the same atoms in molecules or crystals). Antimony is a lustrous silvery bluish white solid that is very brittle and has a flaky texture. It occurs chiefly as the gray sulfide mineral stibnite (Sb2S3).

Element Properties
atomic number51
atomic weight121.76
melting point630.5 °C (1,166.9 °F)
boiling point1,380 °C (2,516 °F)
density6.691 gram/cm3 at 20 °C (68 °F)
oxidation states−3, +3, +5
electron configuration1s22s22p63s23p63d104s24p64d105s25p3

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