BISMUTH

WHAT THE PERIODIC TABLE HAS TO SAY

• Bi
• Atomic #=83
• Atomic mass=209
• Post transition metal
• Looks silvery white

ELEMENTAL PROPERTIES OF BISMUTH

• Melting point 520.7degrees F
• Boiling point 2847 degrees F
• Brittle
• Low themal conductivity
• High electrical resistance

COMMON COMPOUNDS OF BISMUTH

• Bismuthine
• Bismuth oxide
• Bismuth subgallate
• Bismuth sublicylate
• Bismuth telluride

ROPERTIES OF THE COMMON COMPOUNDS

• Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
• Ammunition
• Oil paints
• Fire detection
• Pyrotechnics

COMMON ISOTOPES FOR BISMUTH

• 33 isotopes
• Atomic masses 185-217
• Bi=half life of 1.9x10 to the power of 19
• Bi 213 treats leukemia with half-life=45 min

FUN FACTS

• Second lowest thermal conductivity
• Stable in oxygen and water but dissolves in nitric acid
• Most diamagnetic amongst all elements naturally
• Twice as abundant on the earth's crust than gold

MY SOURCES

• www.lenntech.com
• www.hobart.k12.in.us
• www.chemicool.com
• en.m.wikipedia.org