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.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Claude François Geoffroy
Discovery
In 1753
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
0.00 %
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
0.00 %
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %
Rank: 51 (Overall)
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0
1.4
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