Bismuth carbonate oxide, 98.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11327528

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 033216.22

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

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 oxideShow MoreShow Less
• PubChem CID: 16683095
• ChEBI: CHEBI:31291
• IUPAC Name: bis(oxobismuthanyl) carbonate
• SMILES: C(=O)(O[Bi]=O)O[Bi]=O

• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 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

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only