Bismuth(III) sulfate (Bi2(SO4)3)-Powder

Characteristic

Bismuth Sulfate, also known as Bismuth Sulfate base. White needle - like crystal or powder, acid reaction. To decompose into base salts in water or alcohol. Heating to 465℃ decomposition of sulfur trioxide, soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid or nitric acid, insoluble in water and alcohol.

Chemical formula:Bi₂O₁₂S₃

Formula weight: 706.13g/mol

Appearance:White powder

Melting Point: 405°C

Density 5.08g/cm³

Sensitivity: Ambient temperatures.

Solubility: Soluble in acid, insoluble in water and ethanol.

Application

The esterification of thujopsene with bismuth(III) sulfate in carboxylic acids yeilds esters in 30%. Bismuth(III) sulfateis used as analytics reagents and medicine, it is also used in pharmaceutical industry. It is used to determine other metal sulphate salts.