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Bismuth(III) oxide

Compounds
Bismuth(III) oxide is a compound of bismuth, and a common starting point for bismuth chemistry. It is found naturally as the mineral bismite and sphaerobismoite, but it is usually obtained as a by-product of the smelting of copper and lead ores. Wikipedia
Formula: Bi2O3
Molar mass: 465.96 g/mol
Melting point: 1,503°F (817°C)
Density: 8.9 g/cm³
Boiling point: 3,434°F (1,890°C)
Solubility: soluble in acids
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image