Separation of Lead from Crude Antimony by Pyro-Refining ...
Pure antimony (Sb) materials are used widely in the manufacture of alloy materials, flame retardants, ceramics, pigments, and semiconductors.1,2 China has approximately 80% of the world's Sb reserves and is the largest global producer of Sb.3,4 In general, stibnite and jamesonite are the two main raw ores for Sb smelting production, and both are associated with lead (Pb).5 Because of their ...