Chemical Property of Senarmontite
Chemical Property:
- Appearance/Colour:white powder
- Melting Point:656 ºC (subl.)
- Boiling Point:1456 ºC
- Flash Point:1550°C subl.
- PSA：43.37000
- Density:5.20 g/cm3
- LogP:-0.30600
- Water Solubility.:Slightly soluble. <0.1 g/100 mL at 20℃
- Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:0
- Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:3
- Rotatable Bond Count:0
- Exact Mass:291.79277
- Heavy Atom Count:5
- Complexity:0
- Purity/Quality:
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99%min *data from raw suppliers
Safty Information:
- Pictogram(s):
Xn,
Xi
- Hazard Codes:
Xn:Harmful;
- Statements:
R40:;
- Safety Statements:
S22:;
S36/37:;
- MSDS Files:
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SDS file from LookChem
Total 1 MSDS from other Authors
Useful:
- Canonical SMILES:[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[Sb+3].[Sb+3]
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Occurrence and Characteristics
Senarmontite is a rare mineral primarily found in association with antimony sulfide ores. It results from the alteration of stibnite and is typically found in the superficial oxidation zones of antimony deposits.
The mineral exhibits a resinous to adamantine luster, with color ranging from colorless to gray depending on purity. It commonly occurs in translucent octahedral crystals and white-gray masses.
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Chemical Composition
Senarmontite, also known as Antimony trioxide (Sb鈧侽鈧?), is an inorganic compound. It is found in nature as the minerals valentinite and senarmontite. The formula Sb鈧侽鈧? describes its chemical composition.
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Applications
Senarmontite is used as a flame-proofing agent in various applications. It is utilized in pigments, ceramics, and as a stain for iron and copper.
Senarmontite is also employed to decolorize glass.
In consumer products, it is added to flame retardants to enhance their effectiveness. These products include upholstered furniture, textiles, carpeting, plastics, children's products, ovenproof or microwavable plastic trays, and plastic water bottles.
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Usage Statistics
In the European Union in 2005, Senarmontite (Sb鈧侽鈧?) was utilized for various purposes:
Flame-retardant in plastics (38%)
PVC (36%)
Rubber (9%)
Textiles (7%)
Catalyst in polyethylene terephthalate production (4%)
Additive in glass manufacture (1%)
Pigments in paint and ceramics (5%)
