Chemical Elements Antimony
Antimony is important for semiconductors, but has been used for a long time as additive in alloys like bronze and in cosmetics. Nonetheless it is quite toxic and has effects similar to arsenic, but weaker. Left: Antimony crystal, 2 grams, 1 cm. Right: Stibnite, also known as antimonite, antimony sulfide Sb 2 S 3,on quartz. Size 4x3 cm.