Antimony in Iran-Israel War

Mr. Devotor

What is Antimony? Why is it being mentioned in the Iran-Israel conflict? And how does this rare metal play a role in your everyday life?  In this video, we dive into the world of Antimony (Sb) – a shiny, silvery metal that's more important than you might think. We'll explain what antimony is in simple words, who discovered it, and why it's making headlines in modern warfare and industrial technology.  From ancient Egyptian eye makeup to today's fire-resistant clothing and car batteries, antimony has a long and surprising history. You'll also learn about antimony ore (stibnite), antimony trioxide, and how it's extracted and used in electronics, glass, ceramics, and military equipment.  We’ll also talk about Iran’s antimony resources, global demand, antimony prices, and why this element is catching attention in the Iran-Israel war context. Whether you're a science lover, a curious learner, or following current affairs, this video brings everything together in an easy-to-understand way.  👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment below if you’ve learned something new  Antimony Uses & Role in War | Rare Metal That Matters in 2025.   #Antimony #AntimonyUses #AntimonyInWar #RareMetals #IranIsraelConflict #ScienceExplained #ChemistryFacts #DailyLifeMetals #AntimonyTrioxide #GeopoliticsAndResources #HiddenElements #AntimonyPrice #AntimonyIran #Stibnite #IndustrialMetals

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00:00What is antimony?

00:02You know antimony is a silver gray shiny and a brittle metal that has been known and used

00:08by humans for thousands of years.

00:10It is not very common, but it is very useful.

00:13It is mainly found in nature combined with other elements, especially in minerals called

00:19stevenides.

00:20When processed, it becomes a metal or a white powder called antimony trioxide.

00:26As far as who discovered antimony?

00:29It has been known since ancient times, but the exact persons who discovered it is not

00:34known.

00:35But it was used as early as 3000 BC.

00:39Ancient Egyptians used it in black eye makeup.

00:42In the 15th century, a European alchemist named Basil Valentine wrote about its properties,

00:48which helped in understanding how to use antimony in science.

00:52Antimony has many uses in industry.

00:54It is often mixed with other metals to make them stronger and harder.

00:59For example, it is added to lead in car batteries, bullets, and cable sheathing.

01:05It's also used in flame retardant materials to help prevent fires in cloths, finishers,

01:11and electronics.

01:12Antimony is also used in semiconductors, glassmaking, and ceramics.

01:18In our daily lives, antimony helps in ways we don't always notice.

01:23It is used in batteries for cars and backup power systems.

01:27It's in the fire-resistant cloths, firefighters, veers.

01:30It also used in some plastic and paints to make them safer and longer-lasting.

01:36Even some types of glass and mirrors uses antimony during manufacturing.

01:40Antimony trioxidase is the most important compound made from antimony.

01:45It looks like a fine white powder.

01:48It is mainly used as a flame retardant.

01:51When added to material, it helps reduce their flammability.

01:54It's also used as a white pigment and in making glass, ceramics, and rubber products.

02:01The most common OREF antimony is stibonite, which is a dark gray mineral.

02:07To get pure antimony, miners extract stibonite from the ground and then process it to remove

02:13the sulfur.

02:14Antimony ores are usually found in countries like China, Russia, Bolivia, Iran, and South

02:20Africa.

02:21Iran is one of the countries where antimony deposits are found.

02:25The country has been working on increasing antimony production to support its industries.

02:30Antimony from Iran is used locally and exported to other countries as well.

02:35The price of antimony changes based on demand and supply.

02:39Since it is a rare and useful metal, the price can go up if there is more demand, especially

02:45during times of industrial growth or geopolitical conflicts.

02:49In recent times, the prices have been risen because of the limited supply and increasing

02:54global usage.

02:55Recently, the word antimony has been mentioned in the context of the Iran-Israel war.

03:02It is believed that antimony may be used in military equipment.

03:06Because of its properties, its uses in technology and defense makes it a resource of interest during

03:12conflicts.

03:13Antimony is a small but powerful element with big uses in everyday life and industry.

03:19From helping make batteries and flame retardant materials to playing a role in global politics.

03:25Antimony is more than just a metal, it's a resource that matters in many ways.

03:30Whether in your car battery or a soldier equipment, Antimony continues to be a hidden hero in the

03:36modern world.

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