Bismuth subcarbonate
Product Description
| Product | Bismuth subcarbonate |
| CAS | 5892-10-4 |
| Formula | CBi2O5 |
| Synonym | BISMUTH CARBONATE, BISMUTH CARBONATE, BASIC, BISMUTHI SUBCARBONAS, BISMUTH(III) CARBONATE BASIC, BISMUTH(III) CARBONATE OXIDE, BISMUTH CARBONATE OXIDE, BISMUTH SUBCARBONATE, BISMUTH OXYCARBONATE, Bismuth subcarbonate, Bismuth carbonate basic, Bismuth (III) carbonate basic, Bismuth oxycarbonate |
Typical Product Specifications
| Molecular weight | 509.97 |
| EINECS | 227-567-9 |
| Stability | Stable. |
| Merck | 14,1282 |
| Water solubility | Practically insoluble in water, alcohol. Soluble in nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, concentrated acetic acid.Soluble in mineral acid and glacial acetic acid. Insoluble in water. |
| Density | 6.86 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Notes | Bismuth subcarbonate uses and applications include: Bismuth compounds; cosmetics; opacifier in x-ray diagnosis; enamel fluxes; ceramic glazes; artificial horn products; pearly surfaces for plastics; food additive; pharmaceutical adsorbent (antidiarrheal products); pharmaceutical health care products; topical protectant Suggested storage of Bismuth subcarbonate: Light-sensitive; store in tightly closed container in cool, dry place |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals |
| Function | Adsorbent, Flux, Additive |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Plastics, Organics |
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