Antimony & compounds: Sources of emissions
Industry sources
Antimony oxides can be released as a by-product of smelting lead and other metals (emissions to air, land or water), and coal-fired power plants (emissions to air and land).
Diffuse sources, and industry sources included in diffuse emissions data
Refuse incinerators, small industrial facilities involving lead casting etc, and burning of fossil fuels, e.g. for home heating (emissions to air and land).
Natural sources
Antimony ores occur naturally in the earth's crust. Volcanoes can release antimony oxides into the environment. Antimony is a common component of coal and petroleum.
Transport sources
Emissions result from vehicle exhaust.
Consumer products
Products such as plastics, textiles, rubber, adhesives, pigments and paper. Antimony alloys are found in solder, sheet, pipe, bearing and type metals, and castings.
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