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SB2O3 [4 records]

Record 1 2021-07-14

English

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

A colorless or grayish mineral ... consisting of native antimony trioxide and occurring in octahedral crystals or in masses.

OBS

Chemical formula: Sb2O3

French

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

Sesquioxyde d'antimoine de couleur blanc grisâtre cristallisant dans le système cubique en octaèdres ou en amas compacts.

OBS

Formule chimique : Sb2O3

Spanish

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

Óxido de antimonio [...] que cristaliza en el sistema cúbico [y que] se encuentra en forma de masas granulares brillantes, incoloras o grisáceas.

OBS

Fórmula química: Sb2O3

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Record 2 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 3 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Geochemistry
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
2SbS3•Sb2O3
formula, see observation
Sb3O3S6
formula, see observation
DEF

A cherry-red mineral which consists of an oxysulfide of antimony occurring as tufts of capillary crystals. It is an alteration product of stibnite.

OBS

triantimony trioxide hexasulfide: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formulas: 2SbS3•Sb2O3 or Sb3O3S6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Géochimie
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
2SbS3•Sb2O3
formula, see observation
Sb3O3S6
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral du système triclinique constitué d'oxysulfure naturel d'antimoine et se présentant en petits agrégats de cristaux aciculaires de couleur rouge.

OBS

trioxyde hexasulfure de triantimoine : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formules chimiques : 2SbS3•Sb2O3 ou Sb3O3S6

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Geoquímica
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
2SbS3•Sb2O3
formula, see observation
Sb3O3S6
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmulas químicas : 2SbS3•Sb2O3 o Sb3O3S6

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Record 4 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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