Application

Chemical industry
• as a substitute of Lead oxide in ceramics and glasses
• as a catalyst for resin manufacturing
• as a raw material for other Bismuth chemicals
Electronic industry
in superconduct ors, electronic ceramics

Product Data

Chemical Name	Bismuth trioxide
Formula
Chemical name	Bismuth trioxide
Molecular weight	466.00
Solubility	Practically insoluble in water,soluble in HCl 2M
Color	Yellow
Odour	Odourless
Density
CAS No.	1304-76-3

Analysis

Assay	≥99.5%
Bi content	>89.3%
Sulphates	≤200ppm
Chloride	≤200ppm
Arsenic	≤2ppm

Storage

Bismuth trioxide has a shelf life of at least of one year if stored correctly in its original packaging at a cool and dry place and away from light. Separate storage from oxidation agents, alkali metals and interhalogenes is recommended.

Packaging

25kg/ fibre drum

Special advice for security

Information concerning:
• classification and labelling according to the regulations governing transport and
hazardous chemicals
• protective measures for storage and handling
• safety measures in case of accident and fire
• toxicity and ecological effects
are given in our material safety data sheets.