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Bismuth

pieces, 1-12 mm, 99.999% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Bismuth element, Bismuth-209

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
Bi
CAS Number:
7440-69-9
Molecular Weight:
208.98
EC Number:
231-177-4
MDL number:
MFCD00134033
UNSPSC Code:
12141706
PubChem Substance ID:
24879522
NACRES:
NA.23

vapor pressure

<0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

99.999% trace metals basis

form

pieces

resistivity

129 μΩ-cm, 20°C

particle size

1-12 mm

bp

1560 °C (lit.)

mp

271 °C (lit.)

density

9.8 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Bi]

InChI

1S/Bi

InChI key

JCXGWMGPZLAOME-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Bismuth (Bi) is a brittle, lustrous metal known for its unique properties and low toxicity. This product features a particle size ranging from 1-12 mm, a resistivity of 129 μΩ-cm at 20°C, and a density of 9.8 g/mL at 25 °C. Bismuth is recognized for its unique properties, including its expansion upon solidification, which makes it advantageous in casting applications. Its low melting point of 271 °C allows for easy processing, making it suitable for a range of material science applications. Our high-purity bismuth is characterized by an assay of 99.999% trace metals basis, ensuring exceptional quality and reliability for sensitive applications in electronics, material science, and research.

Application

  • Research Update: Bismuth based materials for photovoltaics: This research update briefly summarizes the developments in bismuth materials for use in photovoltaics, focusing on bismuth-based perovskites and bismuth halides (Cates & Bernechea, 2018).
  • Bismuth-based photocatalysts for solar energy conversion: This study reviews bismuth-based photocatalysts, which are gaining attention for their efficiency in solar energy conversion (Wang, Wang & Huang, 2020).

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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JAN Code

556130-VAR:
556130-BULK:
556130-250G:

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Philip C Andrews et al.
Chemical communications (Cambridge, England), 49(28), 2870-2872 (2013-03-02)
Reaction of Bi(O(t)Bu)3 with aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid = aspH) in dry toluene results in the bismuth(III) complex, [Bi(O2C(C6H4)OAc)3]∞ 1 (O2C(C6H4)OAc = asp), minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against Helicobacter pylori ≥ 6.25 μg mL(-1), while the inclusion of a stoichiometric equivalent
Julie Pannequin et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 279(4), 2453-2460 (2003-10-08)
Although bismuth salts have been used for over two centuries for the treatment of various gastrointestinal disorders, the mechanism of their therapeutic action remains controversial. Because gastrins bind two trivalent ferric ions with high affinity, and because ferric ions are
Jia-Tao Sun et al.
Physical review letters, 109(24), 246804-246804 (2013-02-02)
Scanning tunnelling microscopy and spectroscopy experiments complemented by first-principles calculations have been conducted to study the electronic structure of 4 monolayer Bi(110) nanoribbons on epitaxial graphene on silicon carbide [4H-SiC(0001)]. In contrast with the semimetal property of elemental bismuth, an
Shunbin Lu et al.
Optics express, 21(2), 2072-2082 (2013-02-08)
The third order nonlinear optical property of Bi₂Se₃, a kind of topological insulator (TI), has been investigated under femto-second laser excitation. The open and closed aperture Z-scan measurements were used to unambiguously distinguish the real and imaginary part of the
A Slikkerveer et al.
Medical toxicology and adverse drug experience, 4(5), 303-323 (1989-09-01)
Inorganic bismuth salts are poorly soluble in water: solubility is influenced by the acidity of the medium and the presence of certain compounds with (hydr)oxy or sulfhydryl groups. The analysis of bismuth in biological material is not standardised and is
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