Bismuth Research
Material Properties
Processing and Production
Natural Occurrences
Atomic Properties
Products/ Uses
Crystal Structure
Pharmaceuticals
Atomic fire alarms and sprinklers
Alloyed With Other Metals
Catalyst in Rubber Production
Solders
Pepto Bismol
Byproduct Occurrences
Pigments
Cosmetics
Ceramics
Glass
Byproduct of Lead Smelting
Byproduct of Copper Smelting
Bismuthinite
Bismite
Crystals in Sulfide Ores
Nickel Ore
Cobalt Ore
Silver Ore
Tin Ore
Human Health Effects
Environmental Impact
Rhombohedral Crystal Structure
Visual Properties
White, Crystalline, Brittle Metal w/ pinkish tinge
Interactive Properties
The MOST diamagnetic metal. Repelled by strong magnetic fields
Superconductors and
Iridescent coloration when oxidized by pure oxygen
2nd Lowest thermal conductivity behind mercury
Organic Synthesis?
Nuclear Power Engineering
Magnets and Superconductors
Very High Electrical Resistance
HIGHEST hall effect of any metal. (elec resist increase when exposed to mag field)
Stable when interacting with oxygen and water.
Dissolves in concentrated nitric air?
All bismuth salts form insoluble compounds when placed in water
Quantity
veery little is produced each year, around 3000 tons.
weakly radioactive
Pretty Low melting point (520 F)