Bismuth sulfide
Agent Name
Bismuth sulfide
CAS Number
1345-07-9
Formula
Bi2-S3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Bismuth sesquisulfide; Bismuth(3+) sulfide; C.I. 77172; Dibismuth trisulphide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Blackish-brown solid; [Merck Index] Dark brown powder, insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Naturally occurring as bismuthinite; [Merck Index]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Bismuth."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
mp = 685 deg C;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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