Antimony

=Antimony= By: Ananth


 * Atomic Number:** 51


 * Protons:** 51


 * Electron:**51


 * Neutrons:** 71


 * Average Atomic Mass:** 121.76 amu


 * Discovery:** Antimony has been known since ancient times and was used for cosmetics. Compunds of antimony have been known since ancient times.


 * Name:** The name for the element antimony originates from the Greek words "anti" and "monos" which means "opposed to solitude".

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 * Uses:** Antimony is used to make alloys with a different number of metals. Antimony alloys are used for covering electrical cables, batteries, and often used in plumbing. A small amount of antimony is used for computer games, pocket calculators, and portable stereos. It is also used for cosmetics.
 * Interesting Facts**: It is put in electronics by mixing the antimony with hydrogen in the electronic. Antimony is also minorly used in computers and sometimes Apple products. Antimony does not occur naturally and is always found in compounds.
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