What is Antimony trichloride?
'''Antimony trichloride''', also known as '''antimony(III) chloride''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is SbCl<sub>3</sub>. It has [[antimony]] and [[chloride]] [[ion]]s in it. The antimony is in its +3 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Antimony trichloride is a white or pale yellow solid. It has a strong odor and absorbs water from the air. It reacts with water to make [[antimony trioxide]] and [[hydrochloric acid]] or [[hydrogen chloride]]. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting chlorine with antimony, antimony trioxide, or [[antimony trisulfide]]. ==Uses== It is used to detect [[Vitamin A]]. It is used to get [[Horn (anatomy)|horns]] off [[calf|calves]]. It is also used as a [[catalyst]]. ==Related pages== *[[Antimony pentachloride]] *[[Phosphorus trichloride]] *[[Bismuth trichloride]] *[[Antimony trifluoride]] [[Category:Antimony compounds]] [[Category:Chlorine compounds]]