Bismuth(III) oxide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It finds use in disinfectants, magnets, glass, rubber, vulcanization, fireproofing papers and polymers, and catalysts. Bismuth trioxide brings about the dragon's eggs effect in fireworks, as a replacement of red lead. Bismuth(III) compounds are attractive reagents and catalysts in organic synthesis because of their low cost and ease of handling. Bismuth trioxide nanoparticles also play an important role in high energy gas generator. The alpha crystalline form of bismuth(III) oxide has p-type electronic conductivity.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1304-76-3
• Molecular Formula: Bi2O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 465.96
• MDL Number: MFCD00003462
• InChI Key: TYIXMATWDRGMPF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: dibismuth(3+) trioxidandiide
• SMILES: [O--].[O--].[O--].[Bi+3].[Bi+3]

• Boiling Point: ca 1890°C
• Melting Point: 817°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 250 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Solubility Information: Practically insoluble in water. Soluble in acids.
• Formula Weight: 465.96
• Density: 8.9
• Chemical Name or Material: Bismuth(III)

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