Bismuth subcarbonate
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Bismuth subcarbonate (BiO)2CO3, sometimes written Bi2O2(CO3) is a chemical compound of bismuth containing both oxide and carbonate anions. Bismuth is in the +3 oxidation state. Bismuth subcarbonate occurs naturally as the mineral bismutite. Its structure[1] consists of Bi–O layers and CO3 layers and is related to kettnerite, CaBi(CO3)OF. It is light-sensitive.
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bismuth oxycarbonate, bismuthyl carbonate, bismutite | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.025.061 |
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(BiO)2(CO3) | |
Molar mass | 509.9685 g/mol |
Appearance | fine white to pale yellow-white powder |
Density | 6.86 g/cm3 |
Boiling point | decomposes |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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