Characteristic

Bismuth(III) sulfide is a chemical compound of bismuth and sulfur. It occurs in nature as the mineral bismuthinite.

Chemical formula：Bi₂S₃

Molar mass：514.16 g/mol

Appearance：brown powder

Density：6.78 g/cm³

Melting point：850 ˚C

Solubility in water：insoluble

Solubility：soluble in acids

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：-123.0·10⁻⁶ cm³/mol

Application

It is used as a starting material to produce many other bismuth compounds.

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