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BISMUTH
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Atomic Symbol |
Bi |
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Atomic Weight |
208.98037 |
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Atomic Number |
83 |
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Electron Configuration |
2-8-18-32-18-5 |
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Oxidation States |
+3, +5
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State of Matter |
Solid heavy metal- low melting |
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Boiling Point |
1560 °C |
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Melting Point |
271.3 °C |
HISTORY,
BACKGROUND & USES:
Discovered in 1450 by Basil Valentine. Bismuth shows the greatest opposition to being magnetized of
all metals. It has a tin-white color with a red tinge. Its alloys
are used in fire-sprinkler heads, fire-door release lines, fuses,
and other fire-detection and temperature-control devices.
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM ATLANTIC EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS:
BISMUTH
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