Product Description

ProductAntimony Trioxide
CAS1309-64-4
FormulaSb2O3
SynonymAntimonious oxide, Antimony oxide (Sb2O3)

Typical Product Specifications

Density5.67
Very Solublein water
SulphurNil
Tinting StrengthHigh
Pb0.10% Max
Color, APHA; ASTM D 1209White
Particle Size (US Std. Sieve)(On Avg) <2.0 Microns
Moisture(105°C, 2h)(@ 105°) 0.05% Max
Fe0.02% Max
Impurities:AS0.06% Max
SB20399.5% Min
Retained on 300 Mesh0.5%
Solubility (grams/100 gramg water) at 0°C(in Tartaric) 99.7 % min
Odorwh. cubic or orthorhombic cryst., odorless
Refractive Index2.087
Melting Point655 c
Molecular weight291.52
Solubilitykoh, hcl and sulfuric acids, strong alkalis
Boiling Point1425 c
NotesAntimony Trioxide is used as a flame retardant for textiles, polymers, and coatings. Antimony Trioxide can also be used to opacify glass, ceramics, and various enamels. Antimony Trioxide is also used as a catalyst for the formation of polyethylene terephthalate.
ClassInorganic Chemicals: Nitrates, Phosphates, Oxides & more, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals
FunctionIntermediates
IndustryPlating, Industrial, Resin & Coating
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