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Density:9.8g/mL(25℃)(litt.)

Melting point:271°C(lit.)

Boiling point:1560°C(lit.)

Vapour pressure:<0.1mm Hg(20℃)

Appearance: greyish-white with slightly reddish lustrous metal, soft and brittle, surface oxidation in air; light blue flame when heated and burned, and produce yellow or brown bismuth oxide; bad conductor of electricity; molten metal increases in volume after condensation; can be dilute nitric acid, hot sulfuric acid and concentrated hydrochloric acid erosion.

Application: Used in the preparation of bismuth compounds, low melting point alloys and fluxes.

 Storage and transport: sealed and dry storage