Periodic Table Group and Classification of the of the Antimony Element Elements can be classified based on their physical states (States of Matter) e.g. gas, solid or liquid. This element is a solid. Antimony is classified as a "Metalloid" element and is located in Groups 13, 14,15, 16 and 17 of the Periodic Table. An element classified as one of the Metalloids has the properties of both metals and Non-Metals. Some are semi-conductors and can carry an electrical charge making them useful in calculators and computers. Facts about the Discovery and History of the Antimony Element Dates back to Antiquity and used by many ancient peoples. First reported scientifically by Tholden in 1450. The first description of a procedure for isolating elemental antimony was in 1540 by Vannoccio Biringuccio. History of the Periodic Table Check out the brief History of the Periodic Table which details dates and the names of famous scientists and chemists who contributed to the development of the Periodic Table. Occurrence of the Antimony Element Antimony is chalcophile, occurring with Sulfur and the heavy metals Copper, lead, and silver Found in over 100 mineral species Abundances of the element in different environments % % in Universe 4×10-8% % in Sun 1×10-7% % in Meteorites 0.000012% % in Earth's Crust 0.00002% % in Oceans 2×10-8% % in Humans N/A Medical Uses of Antimony - Health and Treatments Interesting information on the Medical Uses of Antimony, Health and Treatments. Antimony compounds are used in medicine as anti-infective agents in the treatment of tropical diseases. All antimony compounds are potentially poisonous and must be used with caution. Ingestion of antimony compounds may produce symptoms similar to those of acute arsenic poisoning. Associated Uses of Antimony Flame-proofing compounds Matches Batteries Paint Semi-conductors Ceramic products Antimony trioxide Antimony dithiocarbamate |