Bismuth /ˈbɪzməθ/ is a chemical element that has the symbol Bi and atomic number 83. This heavy, brittle, white crystalline trivalent other metal has a pink tinge and chemically resembles arsenic and antimony.

Of all the metals, it is the most naturally diamagnetic, and only mercury has a lower thermal conductivity. It is also generally considered as the last naturally occurring non-radioactive element.

Bismuth compounds are used in cosmetics and in medical procedures. As the toxicity of lead has become more apparent in recent years, alloy uses for bismuth metal as a replacement for lead have become an increasing part of bismuth's commercial importance.

List of producing countries

This is a list of bismuth producing countries in 2017.[1] * indicates "Natural resources of COUNTRY" links.

Country (or area)Bismuth production
(tonnes)
 World14,000
 China *11,000
 Vietnam *2,000
 Mexico540
 Japan *430
 Kazakhstan *140
 Canada *25
 Russia *4

References

  1. ↑ "USGS Minerals Information: Mineral Commodity Summaries". minerals.usgs.gov. doi:10.3133/70194932. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
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