Facts About Bismuth and Uranium
Interesting Facts
- Bismuth metal is soluble and reacts with concentrated nitric acid.
- It oxides are used as a yellow pigment in paint. Bismuth chloride oxide BiClO gives a pearly texture to cosmetics.
- Major mining countries of Uranium include Russia, Australia, Namibia, Canada and Niger and total 33% Uranium are mine in Kazakhstan.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Earth's crust, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Claude François Geoffroy
Not Available
Discovery
In 1753
In 1789
Abundance In Earth's Crust