Specification
Description
DryPowder; DryPowder, PelletsLargeCrystals, OtherSolid; OtherSolid; PelletsLargeCrystals;Solid
InChI Key
JCXGWMGPZLAOME-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
1564 DEG +/-5 °C, 760 MM HG;2840°F
Melting Point
271 °C;519.8°F
Density
9.78 @ 20 °C/4 °C
Solubility
INSOL IN COLD OR HOT WATER; SOL IN NITRIC ACID, AQUA REGIA, HOT SULFURIC ACID;SOL IN CONCENTRATED HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Application
The Bismuth single crystal disc, measuring 10mm in diameter and 1-3mm in thickness, is designed for applications that require precise control of electrical and thermal properties. Bismuth, known for its non-toxic nature and low thermal conductivity, serves as an ideal material in research and industrial applications where these characteristics are essential. This single crystal form provides uniformity and predictability in its behavior, making it valuable for experimental setups or components in specialized devices where performance consistency is crucial. Additionally, its unique properties make it suitable for studying phenomena such as magnetoresistance or for use in thermoelectric devices where efficiency and reliability are paramount.
Color/Form
Gray white soft metal;HEXAGONAL SILVER-WHITE CRYSTALS;GRAYISH WHITE WITH REDDISH TINGE AND BRIGHT METALLIC LUSTER;PINKISH-SILVER, HARD, BRITTLE METAL
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
Heat of Vaporization
178,632 J/mol
Monoisotopic Mass
208.9804g/mol
Other Experimental
POOR CONDUCTOR OF ELECTRICITY; HAS GREATEST HALL EFFECT OF ANY METAL, THAT IS, ITS RESISTANCE INCREASES WHEN PLACED IN A MAGNETIC FIELD;MASS NUMBER (NATURAL ISOTOPES): 209; ATOMIC RADIUS= 1.46 A; IONIC (CRYSTAL) RADII= 1.20(+3)A; ELECTRONEGATIVITY (PAULING SCALE): 1.9;THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY (0.018 CAL/SEC/CC @ 250 °C) IS LOWEST OF ALL METALS EXCEPT MERCURY;EXPANDS 3.32% ON SOLIDIFICATION; ATOMIC NUMBER: 83;ORBITAL ELECTRONS: (XE)4F(14)-5D(10)65(2)-6P(3);COLD SOLN OF BI GIVE WHITE PPT: WITH SODIUM HYDROXIDE TURNING YELLOW ON BOILING; WITH HYDROCHLORIC ACID SOL IN EXCESS OF ACID;SENSITIVITY OF ATOMIC ABSORPTION: 0.22 UG/ML FOR 1% ABSORPTION IN AIR/C2H2 MIXTURE AT 2230.6 A;SOLN IN HYDROCHLORIC ACID OR NITRIC ACID YIELD WITH MUCH WATER A WHITE PPT BLACKENED BY HYDROGEN SULFIDES;WHEN HEATED IN AIR IT BURNS WITH A BLUE FLAME, FORMING YELLOW FUMES OF THE OXIDE;ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY HIGHER IN SOLID THAN IN LIQUID STATE; EXTRUDABLE @ 437 °F; BRINELL HARDNESS 7; HIGHLY DIAMAGNETIC (MASS SUSCEPTIBILITY -1.35X10+6);CONDUCTANCE IN SOLID STATE IS ONLY 0.48 OF LIQUID CONDUCTANCE;DULL GRAY POWDER; PARTICLES ARE OF NO GREATER DIAMETER THAN 15 U (0.015 MM); EASILY DISPERSED IN WATER /PRECIPITATED BISMUTH/
Stability
SUPERFICIALLY OXIDIZED BY AIR, FREQUENTLY BECOMING IRIDESCENT;WHEN HEATED IN AIR IT FORMS BISMUTH TRIOXIDE
Vapor Pressure
78 mm Hg at 1266 °C; 7.8 mm at 1053 °C; 0.78 mm Hg at 893 °C;<0.1 mmHg