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ANTIMONY BLOOM [2 records]

Record 1 2016-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
Sb2O3
formula, see observation
DEF

An orthorhombic translucent mineral which consists of a natural oxide of antimony.

OBS

valentinite: named after Basil Valentine, a 15th-century alchemist.

OBS

Chemical formula: Sb2O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Sb2O3
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral du système orthorhombique constitué d'oxyde naturel d'antimoine se présentant en cristaux translucides.

OBS

[La valentinite] est un minéral secondaire d'altération des minerais d'antimoine.

OBS

valentinite : étymologie : en l'honneur de Basile Valentin, alchimiste français du XVe siècle.

OBS

Formule chimique : Sb2O3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Sb2O3
formula, see observation
DEF

Óxido de antimonio [cuyos] cristales son translúcidos y muy brillantes, pertenecen al sistema rómbico.

OBS

Fórmula química: Sb2O3

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Record 2 2011-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
Sb2O3
formula, see observation
1309-64-4
CAS number
DEF

A white crystalline compound ... occurring native as valentinite and senarmontite, formed when antimony burns, and used chiefly as a source of other antimony compounds and as a pigment especially in fire retardant paints.

OBS

antimony trioxide: obsolete form.

OBS

antimony oxide: A generic term that means any oxide of antimony; it is used, however, specifically in referring to antimony trioxide.

OBS

antimony white: antimony trioxide used as a pigment.

OBS

antimony bloom: According to the Webster, this term is a synonym for "valentinite".

OBS

Chemical formula: Sb2O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Sb2O3
formula, see observation
1309-64-4
CAS number
CONT

Composés de l'antimoine. Oxydes d'antimoine. On en connaît trois. L'anhydride antimonieux [...] se trouve à l'état naturel (valentinite, sénarmontite); il se produit dans la combustion de l'antimoine.

OBS

Poudre cristalline blanche, incolore, sans saveur [...] Utilisations : sels d'antimoine, émaux, pigment pour peintures, verrerie, mordant, thérapeutique.

OBS

trioxyde d'antimoine : forme vieillie.

OBS

oxyde d'antimoine : terme générique.

OBS

Formule chimique : Sb2O3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Sb2O3
formula, see observation
1309-64-4
CAS number
OBS

Polvo blanco cristalino. Inodoro. Insoluble en agua. Soluble en ácidos clorhídrico y sulfúrico concentrados y álcalis fuertes. Muy tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: Sb2O3

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