Bismuth carbonate oxide, 98.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Opacifier in X-ray diagnosis, enamel fluxes, ceramic glazes

Opacifier in X-ray diagnosis, enamel fluxes, ceramic glazesBismuth carbonate oxide is used in ceramic glazes and pearly coatings on plastics. It is also used as an antacid and anti-diarrheal in medicinal chemistry. Further, it is used as a filler in radiopaque catheters. It is also employed in fireworks and to make Dragon's eggs. In addition to this, it is made into nanotube arrays that exhibit antibacterial properties.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS

5892-10-4

Molecular Formula

CBi2O5

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

509.97

MDL Number

MFCD00010877

InChI Key

MGLUJXPJRXTKJM-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Synonym

bismuth subcarbonate, basic bismuth carbonate, dibismuth carbonate dioxide, bismuth oxycarbonate, bismuth iii carbonate, 2,4-dioxa-1,5-dibismapentane, 1,3,5-trioxo, bismuth carbonate oxide bi2 co3 o2, 1,3,5-trioxo-2,4-dioxa-1,5-dibismapentane, bismuthyl carbonate, bismuth carbonate oxide

PubChem CID

16683095

ChEBI

CHEBI:31291

IUPAC Name

bis(oxobismuthanyl) carbonate

SMILES

C(=O)(O[Bi]=O)O[Bi]=O

Physical Form

Powder

Quantity

500 g

Merck Index

14,1282

Solubility Information

Practically insoluble in water,alcohol; Soluble in nitric acid,hydrochloric acid,concentrated acetic acid;Soluble in mineral acid and glacial acetic acid; Insoluble in water.

Formula Weight

509.97

Percent Purity

≤98.5%

Density

6.86 g/mL

Chemical Name or Material

Bismuth carbonate oxide

EINECSNumber

227-567-9

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

SDS

EINECSNumber

227-567-9

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only