Antimony compounds in the form of oxides, sulfides, sodium antimonate, and
Antimony trioxide are used in the making of flame-proofing compounds, ceramic
enamels, glass, paints, pottery, and in flame-retardant formulations
(including children's clothing, toys, aircraft and automobile seat covers),
and fiberglass composites industry, as an additive to polyester resins for
such items as light aircraft engine covers.
Antimony is increasingly being used in the semiconductor industry in the
production of diodes, infrared detectors, and fire detector devices. Other
uses include batteries, antifriction alloys type metal, small arms and tracer
ammunition, cable sheathing, medicines, antiprotozoan drugs, plumbing,
soldering, and bearings in internal combustion engines