Antimony, Ful′minating. See Fulminating Compounds.
Antimony, Glass of. Syn. Vit′rified antimony*, V. ox′ide of a.*, Grey o. of a.*; Antimo′′nii vit′rum, Antimo′′nium vitrifica′tum, A. vitrifac′tum (Ph. L. 1788), Ox′ydum antimonii vitrificatum, &c., L.; Verre d’antimoine, Oxysulfure d’antimoine silicaté, Fr. Prep. (Ph. L. 1788.) Roast sulphide of antimony in a shallow earthen vessel, over a moderate fire, stirring it constantly with an iron rod, until it turns whitish-grey and ceases to emit fumes at a red heat; put the residuum into a covered crucible which it shall only two thirds fill, and expose it to an intense heat (gradually raised), until it fuses, then pour it out on an iron plate. If calcined too much, a little more crude antimony may be added to make it run well.
Comp., Prop., &c. A mixture of sulphide and oxide of antimony contaminated with a little silica and iron. In fine powder it is emetic, in doses of 1 to 3 gr.; but owing to the uncertainty and violence of its operation, is now seldom employed. It has been used as a cheap source of the TEROXIDE by the manufacturers of tartar emetic.
Antimony, Glass of (Cera′′ted). Syn. Antimo′′nii vit′rum cera′tum, L. Prep. (Dr Young & Ph. L. 1746.) Glass of antimony, in very fine powder, 1 oz.; yellow wax, 1 dr.; melt together in an iron ladle, and keep it over a gentle fire free from flame (constantly stirring) for about half an hour, or until it acquires a snuff colour, then pour it out on a piece of white paper (or a plate), and when cold, powder it.—Dose, 2 to 10 gr., in dysentery, &c.
Antimony, Li′ver of. Syn. He′par antimo′′nii, L.; Hépar d’antimoine, Oxysulfure d’antimoine silicaté, Fr. Prep. From sulphide of antimony, 1 part; and dry carbonate of sodium or potassium, 2 parts; melted together, and heated until it acquires the proper colour, and then cooled and powdered.
Comp., Uses, &c. A mixture of trioxide of antimony, sulphide of potassium, carbonate of potassium, and undecomposed trisulphide of antimony. It is chiefly used by farriers, in doses of 1 to 2 dr., as an alterative purge for horses, in greasy heels, &c.; and sometimes by chemists, as a source of the crude oxide. Crocus of antimony, before noticed, sometimes passes under the name, and is sold for it.
Antimony, Ore of. Syn. Antimony-ore. Native sulphide of antimony.
Antimony, Oxide of. The B. P. name for Antimony, Trioxide of (which see).
Antimony, Oxides of. Antimony forms with oxygen three definite compounds, viz the—
| Trioxide or antimonious oxide | Sb2O3 |
| Tetroxide or antimonoso-antimonic oxide | Sb2O4 or Sb2O3 or Sb2O5 |
| Pentoxide or antimonic oxide | Sb2O5 |