Atomic properties
Market data
Commercial forms & specifications
| Product Form | Chemical Formula | Molecular Weight | Typical Purity | Price Range (USD/kg) | Main Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony Metal Ingot | Sb | 121.76 g/mol | 99.5-99.9% | $12.50-14.00 | Alloys, semiconductors |
| High Purity Antimony | Sb | 121.76 g/mol | 99.99-99.999% | $85.00-150.00 | Electronics, semiconductors |
| Antimony Trioxide | Sb₂O₃ | 291.52 g/mol | 99.5-99.8% | $11.00-13.00 | Flame retardants, catalysts |
| Antimony Pentoxide | Sb₂O₅ | 323.52 g/mol | 99.0-99.5% | $18.00-25.00 | Flame retardants, glass clarifier |
| Antimony Trisulfide | Sb₂S₃ | 339.72 g/mol | 98-99% | $3.50-5.00 | Pyrotechnics, pigments |
| Antimony Powder | Sb | 121.76 g/mol | 99.5-99.9% | $15.00-35.00 | Powder metallurgy, chemicals |
| Sodium Antimonate | NaSbO₃ | 192.74 g/mol | 99.0-99.5% | $8.00-12.00 | Glass clarifier, textile mordant |
| Antimony Trichloride | SbCl₃ | 228.12 g/mol | 99.0-99.5% | $4.50-7.00 | Catalyst, pharmaceutical |
| Antimony Potassium Tartrate | K(SbO)C₄H₄O₆·½H₂O | 333.93 g/mol | 98-99% | $25.00-40.00 | Medicine, textile mordant |
| Lead-Antimony Alloy | Pb-Sb (3-11% Sb) | Variable | Industrial grade | $2.80-4.50 | Batteries, cable sheathing |
| Tin-Antimony Solder | Sn-Sb (5% Sb) | Variable | Industrial grade | $28.00-35.00 | Electronics soldering |
| Antimony Shot | Sb | 121.76 g/mol | 99.5-99.65% | $13.50-15.50 | Ammunition, metallurgy |
Suppliers by country
🇨🇳 China
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Hunan Gold Corporation | Metal ingots, trioxide, powder, high purity | World's largest antimony producer, integrated mining/refining |
| Hsikwang Shan Twinkling Star | Metal ingots, trioxide, pentoxide, sodium antimonate | Antimony trioxide leader, flame retardant grades |
| Dongfeng Antimony | Metal ingots, trioxide, masterbatch | Flame retardant compounds |
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| TALCO (Tajik Aluminum Company) | Metal ingots, concentrates | Antimony mining and primary production |
| Anzob Mining | Antimony-mercury concentrates, metal | Integrated mining operations |
🇷🇺 Russia
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| GeoProMining Gold | Metal ingots, concentrates | By-product antimony from gold mining |
| Sarylakh-Surma | Metal ingots, trioxide | Primary antimony production |
🇹🇷 Turkey
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Cengiz Antimony | Metal ingots, trioxide, concentrates | Integrated producer, European supplier |
🇧🇴 Bolivia
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Empresa Minera Unificada | Metal ingots, concentrates | Antimony-gold mining |
🇺🇸 United States
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| US Antimony Corporation | Metal, trioxide, specialty compounds | North American producer, specialty products |
| Perpetua Resources | Antimony concentrate (future production) | Stibnite Gold Project (antimony by-product) |
🇦🇺 Australia
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Mandalay Resources | Antimony concentrate, gold-antimony | Costerfield mine operations |
🇿🇦 South Africa
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Murchison | Metal ingots, concentrates, gold-antimony | Integrated antimony-gold producer |
Market demand by product form
| Product Form | Global Market Size | USA Market | China Market | Growth Rate (CAGR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony Metal | $2.8 billion | 12% share | 48% share | 3.5% |
| Antimony Trioxide | $2.2 billion | 18% share | 35% share | 4.8% |
| Lead-Antimony Alloys | $1.5 billion | 15% share | 40% share | 2.5% |
| Other Antimony Compounds | $0.8 billion | 22% share | 28% share | 5.2% |
| High Purity Antimony | $0.3 billion | 35% share | 30% share | 8.5% |
| Antimony Catalysts | $0.4 billion | 25% share | 20% share | 6.0% |
| Specialty Alloys | $0.6 billion | 20% share | 15% share | 4.5% |
Market trends
Supply Constraints: China controls 80% of global antimony production, creating supply chain vulnerabilities Critical Mineral Status: USA and EU designated antimony as critical mineral, spurring domestic production initiatives Flame Retardant Demand: Growing fire safety regulations driving antimony trioxide demand in plastics and textiles Battery Evolution: Lead-acid battery improvements maintaining antimony alloy demand despite EV growth Price Volatility: Prices doubled in 2024-2025 due to Chinese export restrictions Recycling Growth: Secondary antimony recovery from lead-acid batteries increasing to 20% of supply Military Applications: Defense sector demand for antimony in ammunition and infrared missiles rising
Moles per kilogram
| Product Form | Formula | MW (g/mol) | Moles/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony Metal | Sb | 121.76 | 8.21 |
| Antimony Trioxide | Sb₂O₃ | 291.52 | 3.43 |
| Antimony Pentoxide | Sb₂O₅ | 323.52 | 3.09 |
| Antimony Trisulfide | Sb₂S₃ | 339.72 | 2.94 |
| Sodium Antimonate | NaSbO₃ | 192.74 | 5.19 |
| Antimony Trichloride | SbCl₃ | 228.12 | 4.38 |
| Antimony Potassium Tartrate | K(SbO)C₄H₄O₆·½H₂O | 333.93 | 2.99 |
References
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Coverage notes
The following sections are thin or absent in the source document for this element. They will be filled by enrichment passes (NIST atomic, OSHA/NIOSH safety, USGS / IAI environmental).
- Missing section: Raw Material Sources
- Missing section: Production Cost
- Missing section: Energy Consumption