antimony oxide


antimony(III) oxide

[′an·tə‚mō·nē ‚thrē ′äk‚sīd] (inorganic chemistry) Sb2O3 Colorless, rhombic crystals, melting at 656°C; insoluble in water; powerful reducing agent.

antimony oxide

A white opaque pigment used in paints and plastics to provide flame-retardant properties. It has better opacity than extenders but is not as good as titanium dioxide.