Bismuth (Bi): Fun Facts and Information About the Element

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Fun Facts about Bismuth

What is the symbol? Bi
What is the atomic number? 83
What is the atomic weight? 208.9804
What is the melting point in Celsius? 271
What is the boiling point in Celsius? 1560
What is the density (g/cm3)? 9.75
What year was it discovered? ancient
Who discovered the element? Claude Geoffroy the Younger
What group is the element in? 15
What is the electron configuration? [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p3
What is the ionization energy? 7.2856
What element category is it in? Other Metals

Where is Bismuth Found?

Peru, Japan, Mexico, Bolivia, and Canada are major bismuth producers. Much of the bismuth produced in the U.S. is obtained as a by-product in refining lead, copper, tin, silver, and gold ores.

What is Bismuth Used For?

“Bismanol” is a permanent magnet of high coercive force, made of MnBi, by the U.S. Naval Surface Weapons Center. Bismuth oxychloride is used extensively in cosmetics. Bismuth subnitrate and subcarbonate are used in medicine. With other metals such as tin, cadmium, etc., bismuth forms low-melting alloys which are extensively used for safety devices in fire detection and extinguishing systems.

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