Focke, Walter WilhelmMkhize, Sfiso S.Storey, RowanDel Fabbro, OlintoMuller, Elmar2014-02-042014-02Walter W. Focke , Sfiso S. Mkhize , Rowan Storey , Olinto Del Fabbro & Elmar Muller (2014) FACILE SYNTHESIS OF COPPER ANTIMONITE, Chemical Engineering Communications, 201:2, 153-159, DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2012.7626290098-6445 (print)1563-5201 (online)10.1080/00986445.2012.762629http://hdl.handle.net/2263/33291Copper antimonite, CuSb2O4, is a candidate oxidant for use in time delays for mining detonators. A facile process for the synthesis of copper antimonite comprises the reaction of antimony trioxide with copper-ammonia complex with excess ammonia at reflux conditions (ca. 65 C) for about 1 h. Thereafter the reaction is driven to completion by driving off the ammonia by distillation. A well-crystallized product with a cuboid crystal habit approximately 4 mm in size is obtained.en© Taylor & Francis Group, LLCCopper antimonitePyrotechnicSynthesisTime delayPostprint Article