General Properties and Industrial Significance:
Antimony (Sb) is a semi-metallic element valued for its role in enhancing material performance across various industries. Our high-purity antimony ingots are tailored for industrial applications requiring superior durability, conductivity, and resistance to corrosion.
Applications:
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Flame Retardants: Antimony trioxide, derived from antimony, is widely used as a synergist in flame-retardant formulations, particularly in plastics and textiles.
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Lead-Alloy Hardening: When alloyed with lead (2–5%), antimony significantly increases hardness, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength—especially critical in the manufacturing of lead-acid batteries used in automotive and energy storage systems.
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Low-Friction Alloys: Antimony is a key component in producing low-friction alloys used in bearings, solders, and pewter products, offering improved wear resistance and reliability.
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Electronics and Energy: Antimony compounds play a role in the production of LEDs and photovoltaic (solar) cells due to their semiconductive properties.
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Glass, Ceramics, and Pigments: Used to enhance clarity, color stability, and chemical durability in specialty glass, ceramic products, and industrial pigments.
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