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Antimony concentrate
Antimony ore floated up to a shipping grade, the form smelters buy to make antimony trioxide. Moisture is specified because it is paid for as weight and it governs how the material handles.
- Grade / purity
- Sb 30 to 60%
Applications
Battery manufacturing
Improving the lifespan of lead-acid batteries
Manufacturing of corrosion-resistant alloys
Chemical industry
Antimony trioxide as a flame retardant
Electronics industry
Used in semiconductors
Paint and plastic industries, as flame-retardant additives
Specification
| Sb | S | Fe | SiO2 | Other impurities | Moisture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 – 60 % | 10 – 30 % | 5 % max | 5 % max | Trace | 5 – [ ] % |
Upper moisture limit to be confirmed — cut off in the source document.
