Bismuth(III) oxide

Agent Name
Bismuth(III) oxide
CAS Number
1304-76-3
Formula
Bi2-O3
Major Category
Metals
Bismuth(III) oxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Bismuth Yellow; Bismuth oxide (BiO1.5); Bismuth sesquioxide; Bismuth sesquioxide (Bi2O3); Bismuth trioxide; Bismuth(3+) oxide; Bismuthous oxide; Bismutum-oxydatum; C.I. 77160; De-Nol; Dibismuth trioxide; Wimut(III)-oxid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Yellow odorless solid; [Merck Index] Insoluble; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in disinfectants, magnets, polymers, catalysts, and glass; Also used in rubber vulcanization and paper fireproofing; [Merck Index]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Bismuth."
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
mp = 822-828 deg C; [MSDSonline]

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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