Characteristic

 

Bismuth chloride (or butter of bismuth) is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula BiCl₃. It is a common source of the Bi₃+ ion.

Chemical formula：BiCl₃

Molar mass：315.34 g/mol

Appearance：hygroscopic white to yellow crystals

Density：4.75 g/cm³

Melting point：227 °C (441 °F; 500 K)

Boiling point：447 °C (837 °F; 720 K)

Solubility in water：Soluble,hydrolyses

Solubility：soluble in methanol, diethyl ether, acetone

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：-26.5·10⁻⁶ cm³/mol

 

Application

 

It is used as a catalyst in organic chemistry. It is a good source of bismuth and is used to make other bismuth compounds. Also used as a catalyst and to make other bismuth salts.