Difference between revisions of "Antimony Powder"
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Applied as tempering agent in alloys and in the paint industry and is poisonous. The powder is highly | Applied as tempering agent in alloys and in the paint industry and is poisonous. The powder is highly | ||
penetrative. Damaged, or moist packing should not be accepted. Reacts with strong oxidizers. | penetrative. Damaged, or moist packing should not be accepted. Reacts with strong oxidizers. | ||
| − | Resistant to attack by dilute [[acids]], combustible, emits toxic fumes when heated or on | + | Resistant to attack by dilute [[acids]], combustible, emits toxic fumes when heated or on contact with [[acids]]. |
| − | [[acids]]. | ||
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Sometimes, [[Antimony Ore]] (stibnite) and [[Antimony Residue]] are offered as antimony.<br><br> | Sometimes, [[Antimony Ore]] (stibnite) and [[Antimony Residue]] are offered as antimony.<br><br> | ||
Revision as of 13:18, 3 April 2012
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Antimony Powder
Contents
Description
Silver-white, hard, lustrous, brittle metal.
Applied as tempering agent in alloys and in the paint industry and is poisonous. The powder is highly
penetrative. Damaged, or moist packing should not be accepted. Reacts with strong oxidizers.
Resistant to attack by dilute acids, combustible, emits toxic fumes when heated or on contact with acids.
Sometimes, Antimony Ore (stibnite) and Antimony Residue are offered as antimony.
Reference is made to the relevant IMO publications of hazardous cargo.
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.