Antimony (Sb) Properties and Facts

Element 51 - Metalloid

What are the basic properties of Antimony?

Antimony (symbol: Sb) is a metalloid with atomic number 51. Its atomic mass is 121.76 u, and it belongs to period 5 and group 15.

What is the electron configuration of Antimony?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p³

What are the physical properties of Antimony?

Melting point: 903.78 K
Boiling point: 1860.0 K
Density: 6.697 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Antimony?

  • Sb-121: 57.21% abundance
  • Sb-123: 42.79% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Antimony?

Biological role: No known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found in stibnite mineral

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