Bismuth(III) oxide
ALDRICH/637017 - nanopowder, 90-210 nm particle size, 99.8% trace metals basis
Synonym: Bismuth trioxide; Bismuth trioxide; Bismuth yellow; Bismuth(III) oxide; Dibismuth trioxide
CAS Number: 1304-76-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): Bi2O3
Molecular Weight: 465.96
EC Number: 215-134-7
MDL Number: MFCD00003462
Linear Formula: Bi2O3
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 99.8% trace metals basis |
| bulk density | 0.5‑1.1 g/mL |
| description | beta |
| form | nanopowder |
| spherical | |
| InChI | 1S/2Bi.3O |
| InChI key | WMWLMWRWZQELOS-UHFFFAOYSA |
| particle size | 90-210 nm |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| reaction suitability | reagent type: catalyst core: bismuth |
| SMILES string | O=[Bi]O[Bi]=O |
| surface area | 3.2-3.5 m2/g |
| Application: | • Characterization and Physical Properties of Nano-sized Bi2O3/Polymer: This research investigates the properties of bismuth(III) oxide nanoparticles within a polymer matrix, emphasizing energy and high-refractive index applications. It explores the potential of Bi2O3 in enhancing the performance of composite materials (A Alruwaili, AM El Sayed, 2024 ![]() • Electroanalytical Performance Enhancement by Bismuth (III) Oxide: A study on incorporating bismuth(III) oxide nanoparticles into carbon ceramic electrodes to improve their electroanalytical capabilities, particularly for detecting pollutants in water (M Brycht et al., 2024 ![]() • Visible Light Responsive Photocatalysts for Arsenic Remediation: This review highlights the role of bismuth-based photocatalysts, including bismuth(III) oxide, in the effective remediation of arsenic from water sources, underlining the photocatalytic capabilities of these materials (I Natali Sora et al., 2024 ![]() • High-Performance Composites for Gamma-Ray Shielding: An investigation into fluoroelastomer composites filled with bismuth(III) oxide for their application in gamma-ray shielding, highlighting the material′s effectiveness in blocking radiation (SM Magnere et al., 2024 ![]() |
| Features and Benefits: | Preparation of new stabilized, oxide ion-conducting, bismuth vanadate phases by a microwave assisted method, from V2O5, Bi2O3 and other solid oxides, was reported. These ceramics show promise in solid oxide fuel cells, water-vapor electrolyzers and oxygen sensors. |
| Packaging: | 25, 100, 250 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | nwg |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 99.8% trace metals basis |
| UNSPSC | 12352302 |

