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Specification of Antimony Trioxide |
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PROPERTIES |
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99.500% Min. |
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Arsenic (As) |
0.06% Max. |
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Lead (Pb) |
0.065% Max. |
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Iron (Fe) |
0.002% Max. |
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Average Particle Size (Microns) |
1.1 |
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Whiteness |
99.00% Min. |
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Residue on 325 Mesh |
0.010% Max. |
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APPLICATIONS |
The major use
of Antimony Oxide is as a Flame Retardant synergist in plastics, rubber,
textiles, adhesives, fiberglass & Paper. Glass manufacturers use
it as a fining agent or as degasser (to remove bubbles). Porcelain and
Enameling services use it as an opacifier. Paint manufacturers use
Antimony Oxide as a white pigment. It is sometimes used with other
materials to form yellow pigments. |
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PACKING |
Packed in 25
kilograms multiwall paper bags, 40 bags per pallet. Each pallet is
stretch wrapped in polyethylene to prevent shifting of the bags during
transit. |