Antimony

Physical Properties

Atomic number: 51
Atomic Weight: 121.75
Melting Point: 630.5°C
Boiling point: 1750°C
Density: 6.68g/cm3
Silver white metal

Chemical property

Antimony cannot easily be oxidated at room temperature except in the high temperature, it also exhibit a good resistance to corrosion. Antimony can occur chemical reaction with fluorine, chlorine, bromine. Meanwhile, it can be easily soluble in hot nitric acid and react with hot sulfuric acid.