Short answer: Antimony is a brittle metal used as antimony trioxide flame retardant in polymers, as an alloying element in lead for batteries and as a dopant in semiconductors, supplied as ingot or oxide with certificate, and it joins the rare metal guides for battery and defence duty.
At a Glance
What Antimony Is
Antimony pairs with our Lead Supplier and links to our Battery Energy Storage Guide and Defense Military Guide; density notes are in our Density Comparison Guide.
Properties and Use
Antimony trioxide retards flame and antimony hardens lead, with the battery context in our Battery Energy Storage Guide and corrosion notes in our Corrosion Resistance Guide.
Fabrication
Antimony is cast and milled, with machining in our Machining Guide and finish in our Surface Treatment Guide; joining is in our Welding Joining Guide.
Quality and Sourcing
Antimony is checked by chemistry, with methods in our Quality Inspection Guide; buyers confirm grade via our Mill Test Certificate Guide and pack per our Export Packing Guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Flame retardants, lead alloys and semiconductors.
As antimony trioxide synergist with halogen.
Yes – hardens lead grids.
Ingot and trioxide powder.
Confirm grade and certificate, then pack.
Specify Antimony with HXSCO
HXSCO supplies antimony ingot and trioxide in certified grades. Send form, size and quantity for a quote.