Symbol | Bi | Atomic radius: pm | 155 | Fusion: kJ/Mole | 11.3 |
Name | Bismuth | Ionic radius: pm | (+3)103 | Boiling point: °C | 1564 |
Atomic number | 83 | Electron affinity | 0.95 | Melting point: °C | 271 |
Atomic weight | 209.0 | 1st ion potential | 7.29 | Specific Heat Cap: J/(g K) | 0.12 |
Classification | Other metal | Natural form | Solid | Thermal Cond: W/(cm K) | 0.08 |
Configuration | [Xe]4f145d106s2p3 | Crystal structure | Rhom | Electrical Cond | 0.00867 |
Oxidation states | 3,5 | Density | 9.79 | Abundance: mg/kg-crust | 0.009 |
Electronegativity | 1.9 | Vaporization: kJ/Mole | 151.0 | ||
Bismuth was described by a German monk, Basil Valentine, in 1450. | Uses - antacid, fusible alloy, pharmaceuticals, fuses, production of malleable irons, catalyst for making acrylic fibers, cosmetics |