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Bismuth subcarbonate (BiO)2CO3, sometimes written Bi2O2(CO3) is a chemical compound of bismuth containing both oxide and carbonate anions. Bismuth is in the +3 oxidation state. Bismuth subcarbonate occurs naturally as the mineral bismutite. Its structureconsists of Bi-O layers and CO3 layers and is related to kettnerite, CaBi(CO3)OF. It is light-sensitive. It is highly radiopaque and for example is used as a filler in radiopaque catheters which can be seen by x-ray. In modern medicine, bismuth subcarbonate has been made into nanotube arrays that exhibit antibacterial properties.
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Product Information
| CAS | 1458327 |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | (BiO)2CO3 |
| Alkalies and Alkaline Earth | 1.00% |
| Arsenic (As) | 5 mg/g |
| Autoship Available | No |
| Chloride (Cl) | 0.05% |
| Loss on drying | 1.00% |
| Nitrate (NO3) | 0.40% |
