Bismuth Subnitrate

Name:
Bismuth Subnitrate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	basic bismuth nitrate; bismuth oxynitrate
M Formula:	4BiNO3(OH)2•BiO(OH)
Properties:
White, heavy, slightly hygroscopic powder that shows acid to moistened litmus paper. D 4.928, mp 260C (decomposes). Soluble in acids; insoluble in water and alcohol.
Derivation:
Hydrolysis of bismuth nitrate, filtering and drying.
Grade:
Technical, CP, NF.
Use:
Cosmetics, ceramic glazes, enamel fluxes.