Bismuth hydroxide

Agent Name
Bismuth hydroxide
CAS Number
10361-43-0
Formula
Bi-H3-O3
Major Category
Metals
Bismuth hydroxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Bismutum-hydricum; Bismutum-hydroxydatum; Wismut(III)-hydroxid; Wismuttrihydroxid; Bismuth trihydroxide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White to yellowish-white solid; [Merck Index] White or yellow odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to absorb herbal extracts, to hydrolyze ribonucleic acid, and to separate plutonium from uranium; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause respiratory tract irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Bismuth."
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