Bismuth(III) Oxide

Bi₂O₃

IUPAC: Bismuth(III) oxide

CAS: 1304-76-3

Descripción general

Bismuth(III) oxide is a bright yellow powder used in ceramics, glass, and as a precursor to other bismuth compounds. It is the main source of bismuth in manufacturing.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Bismuth Bi 2 208,9800

Composición elemental

O
10,3%
Bi
89,7%

Usos

  • Ceramic glaze
  • Glass production
  • Pharmaceutical precursor (Pepto-Bismol)
  • Fire detection circuits

Datos curiosos

  • Bismuth subsalicylate derived from this oxide is the active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol

Structure

SMILES

O=[Bi]O[Bi]=O

Propiedades

Tipo
oxide
Estado
solid
Masa molar
465,96 g/mol
Densidad
8,9000 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
817,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
1890,0 °C
Solubilidad
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
465,9455
TPSA
43,4 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
34,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bismuth(III) Oxide?
Bismuth(III) Oxide (Bi₂O₃) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Bismuth(III) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Bismuth(III) Oxide?
Bismuth(III) Oxide has a molar mass of 465.96 g/mol.
What state is Bismuth(III) Oxide at room temperature?
Bismuth(III) Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Bismuth(III) Oxide organic or inorganic?
Bismuth(III) Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Bismuth(III) Oxide?
Bismuth(III) Oxide (Bi₂O₃) is composed of Oxygen (O), Bismuth (Bi).