One of the elements; a metal of a reddish white color, crystallizing in rhombohedrons. It is somewhat harder than lead, and rather brittle; masses show broad cleavage surfaces when broken across. It melts at 507° Fahr., being easily fused in the flame of a candle. It is found in a native state, and as a constituent of some minerals. Specific gravity 9.8. Atomic weight 207.5. Symbol Bi.

Very brittle shiny metal with a red lustre.

a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically); usually recovered as a by-product from ores of other metals

A substance used in medicines to treat diarrhea, nausea, and indigestion. A type of parasitic protozoa.

A non-prescription medicine used to treat diarrhea, heartburn, indigestion and nausea. It is also part of the treatment for ulcers caused by bacterium Helicobacter pylori.

bismite, Bi2O3.3H2O

Hydrocortisone Prolapse

Iodine Saliva Iodoquinol Salmonella

Incubation Secretion

Added at a level of 0.1-0.2% as a direct replacement for lead, (it is more expensive, but there are not the toxicity problems associated with making lead additions), or at a lower level of 0.05-0.1% in combinations with sulphur, lead and tellurium, to improve the machinability of steel.

Hybridization Species Spectrum

Immunization Progression

bismuthinite, Bi2S3