Facts about the
Definition of the Element Bismuth
The Element Bismuth is defined as...
A white, crystalline, brittle, highly diamagnetic metallic element
used in alloys to form sharp castings for objects sensitive to
high temperatures and in various low-melting alloys for
fire-safety devices. The most common uses of Interesting are in
Pharmaceuticals, Fuses, Fire detection, Magnets and Bismuth
oxychloride.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Bismuth
What are the origins of the word Bismuth ? The name originates from the
German word 'wissmuth' meaning white mass and the Latin word
bisemutum.
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Bismuth
Bismuth is classified in the 'Other Metals' section which can be
located in groups 13, 14, and 15 of the Periodic Table. All of
these elements are solid, have a relatively high density and are
opaque.
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Bismuth
Was used in Ancient times and used by the ancient Asians,
Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Chinese. Bismuth was discovered by
Claude Geoffrey Junine in 1753.
Occurrence of the
element Bismuth in
the Atmosphere
From bismuthinite and bismite ores. It is produced in USA, Canada,
South America and Japan
Common Uses of Bismuth
Pharmaceuticals
Fuses
Fire detection
Magnets
Bismuth oxychloride
The Properties of the Element Bismuth
Name of Element : Bismuth
Symbol of Element : Bi
Atomic Number of Bismuth : 83
Atomic Mass: 208.98038 amu
Melting Point: 271.3 °C - 544.45 °K
Boiling Point: 1560.0 °C - 1833.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Bismuth : 83
Number of Neutrons in Bismuth : 126
Crystal Structure: Rhombohedral
Density @ 293 K: 9.8 g/cm3
Color of Bismuth : white
The element Bismuth and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Bismuth on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Bismuth for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Bismuth with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Bismuth element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Bismuth element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. Bismuth was discovered by Claude Geoffrey Junine in 1753,
although it as used in Ancient times and used by the ancient
Asians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Chinese. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Bismuth is
just one element that can be found.
