Bismuth(III) nitrate (Bi(NO3)3)-Powder

Characteristic

White heavy powder, with pearl luster, slightly deliquescent. Soluble in hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and dilute sulfuric acid, insoluble in water and alcohol.

Formula: Bi(NO3)3

Formula weight: 286.99

Sensitivity: Ambient temperatures.

Solubility: Insoluble in water. Soluble in acids.

Appearance:White powder

Density:4.93g/cm³

Melting Point:260, decomposing 

Boiling Point:83 °C at 760 mmHg

Application

Bismuth(III) nitrate oxide is used as an organic chemical synthesis intermediate. It is also used in the spectrophotometric detection of bismuth.