Bismuth(III) oxide, Puratronic™, 99.9995% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used as a precursor to the preparation of other compounds of bismuth, chemical reagents. It has specialized uses in optical glass, flame-retardant paper, in glaze formulations as a substitute for lead oxides. It is used as solid electrolyte because of its high thermal expansion property. It is used in radio frequency shielding, compound for catheters and other medical tubing products.

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

• Boiling Point: ∼1890°C
• Melting Point: 817°C
• Color: Yellow
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 50 g
• Merck Index: 14,1273
• Solubility Information: Soluble in acids. Insoluble in water & organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 465.96
• Percent Purity: 99.9995%
• Grade: Puratronic™
• Density: 8.9 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Bismuth(III) oxide

RUO – Research Use Only