Bismuth subcarbonate
Agent Name
Bismuth subcarbonate
CAS Number
5892-10-4
Formula
C-Bi2-O5
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
2,4-Dioxa-1,5-dibismapentane, 1,3,5-trioxo-; Basic bismuth carbonate; Bismuth carbonate oxide (Bi2(CO3)O2); Dibismuth carbonate dioxide; [ChemIDplus] Bismuth oxycarbonate; Bismutite; [Merck Index]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in ceramic glazes and pearly coatings on plastics; Also used as a drug (antacid and anti-diarrheal); [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Bismuth."
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Activities
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