Antimony (Sb)
CRITICAL RISKOverview
A lustrous metalloid used in ammunition primer compounds, flame retardants, semiconductors, and lead-acid battery systems. Antimony plays a disproportionately important role in military ammunition manufacturing despite relatively low public visibility compared to other critical minerals.
Risk score
95/100 — supply chain threat level: Critical
Primary use cases
Ammunition Primers, Flame Retardants, Night-Vision Semiconductors, Lead Batteries