Facts About Nihonium and Bismuth
Interesting Facts
Nihonium is a synthetic chemical element and is highly radioactive.
- 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
Synthetically Produced
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Claude François Geoffroy
Discovery
In 2003
In 1753
Abundance In Meteorites
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
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