The use of X-ray phase diffraction and DTA methods has allowed studies
on the interaction of the oxides Sb2O3 and Fe2O3, taking place in the
solid state and in the medium of ambient air. The experimental result
s have shown that the reaction yields the FeSbO4 phase - recently prod
uced by other workers using only co-precipitation methods. The compoun
d has also been obtained from a reaction of alpha-Sb2O4 with Fe2O3.