Bismuth(III) Oxide PurCert Standard

PurCert Standard for GC


Properties

Water Solubility practically insoluble 0.006 g/L
M pt. 820°C
Density 8.93 g/cm3

Safety Information

Symbol
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Other Notes

Bismuth (III) oxide is a yellow monoclinic crystalline powder. It is insoluble in water and hydroxide solutions but dissolves in acids to form bismuth (III) salts.

Application
General applications of bismuth (III) oxide areproduction of optical glasses with high indices of refraction precursor in the production of other bismuth compounds.