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According to wikipedia it's about twice as abundant as gold in the earth's crust.

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What type of rock is bismuth?

Bismuth is a rare element found in rocks. It is used in medicine to treat an upset stomach.


Is bismuth found in nature?

Yes, bismuth is found naturally in the Earth's crust. It is a rare element and usually occurs in combination with other minerals such as bismuthinite and bismite. Bismuth is often extracted as a byproduct during the processing of lead, copper, tin, and other metals.


How is bismuth formed?

Bismuth is primarily formed through the decay of heavier radioactive elements, such as uranium and thorium, in the Earth's crust. As these elements undergo radioactive decay, they release alpha particles, which eventually transform into bismuth atoms. Bismuth is also found in some sulfide ores and can be extracted through a process called roasting and smelting.


Is bismuth nitrate same as bismuth oxynitrate?

No, bismuth nitrate is a compound composed of bismuth and nitrate ions, while bismuth oxynitrate is a compound that contains bismuth, oxygen, and nitrate ions. The presence of oxygen in bismuth oxynitrate makes it distinct from bismuth nitrate.


What element is used in pink anti-diarrhea medication?

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What is the Bismuth symbol?

Bi is the symbol for bismuth.


What is the number of energy levels in bismuth?

bismuth has six energy levels


What objects are made out of bismuth?

Very few - if any - things are made of bismuth. They are usually made from bismuth compounds. And, bismuth compound usually behave very differently to bismuth just as water is very different from hydrogen!


What is a crystal name starting with B?

Bismuth is a rare native crystal. Peru is one of the world's major sources. It is a beautiful crystal , as rare as silver and heavier than lead. This crystal has a rainbow of colors and looks metalic.


Is Bismuth a metal or a non-metal?

Bismuth is a metal. It is a post-transition metal and is the most diamagnetic element, meaning it is a poor conductor of electricity and is typically used in cosmetics and medicines.


When was Joseph Bismuth born?

Joseph Bismuth was born in 1926.


When was Pierre Bismuth born?

Pierre Bismuth was born in 1963.