Bismuth


 * Element Name:** Bismuth


 * Element Symbol:** Bi


 * Atomic Mass:** 209 [[image:bismuth.gif width="288" height="216" align="right"]][[image:Bismuth_Devin.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 83


 * Protons:** 83


 * Electrons:** 83


 * Discovery:** Claude Francois Geoffroy and it was discovered in 1753.


 * How it was Named:** From the German word "Bisemutum"


 * State of Matter:** Solid, Metallic


 * Melting Point:** 271.5°c


 * Boiling Point:** 1564°c


 * Characterstics:** There is white crystalline, brittle medal and a pinkish tinge.


 * Uses of Elements:** Compounds of bismuth are used to treat ulcers in the stomach and as a yellow pigment in cosmetics.


 * Interesting Facts:** When bismuth is heated in air it burns a blue flame, forming yellow fumes of the oxide. Bismuths is used in producing malleable irons and is finding use as a catalyst for making acrylic fibers.

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