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Bismuth Subnitrate
Chemistry
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Hazards
- Bizmuth
Miscellaneous
- Family: Colorant
- Region: None
- Mined At: Unspecified
- Raw Mineral: No
- Generic: No
Notes
Bismuth nitrate is obtained from metallic bismuth and is soluble in acids but insoluble in water. Decomposes at 260C. Impurities are arsenic, lead and silver carbonates.
It gives a pearly luster to glazes and glasses, especially in reduction firing. It is an ingredient in luster colors. It is a very very strong flux.
Data
- Melting Point (MP): 260C D
- Melting Point (MP): 260C D
Suppliers
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Authors
- Tony Hansen (Owner)
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