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Antimony ore
Antimony occurs chiefly as stibnite, an antimony sulphide, and this is the ore that carries it. Antimony sits on the critical minerals lists because flame retardants and lead-acid batteries depend on it and supply is concentrated in few hands.
- Grade / purity
- Sb 30 to 60%
Applications
Additive in battery manufacturing
Lead-acid batteries
Manufacturing of flame retardants
Paint and ceramic industries
Chemical industry, for various additives
Specification
| Sb | S | SiO2 | Fe | Pb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 – 60 % | 15 – 30 % | 10 % max | 2 % max | 1 % max |
