BISMUTH NITRATE AR PENTAHYDRATE
Bismuth nitrate is either encountered as the solid pentahydrate or as a solution. It is used in the synthesis of other bismuth compounds.It is available commercially. It is the only nitrate salt formed by a group 15 element, indicative of bismuth's metallic nature.
Bismuth nitrate is a salt. It contains the heavy metal bismuth. People use bismuth nitrate for preventing kidney damage caused by cancer drugs, for preventing bone marrow damage caused by radiation, and for a digestive tract infection that can lead to ulcers (Helicobacter pylori or H.
Bismuth is a rather brittle metal with a somewhat pinkish, silvery metallic lustre. At red heat, bismuth reacts with steam, but it is not affected by cold, air-free water; it combines directly with sulfur and with the halogens
Elemental bismuth is nontoxic, but bismuth salts can cause toxicity. Bismuth salts are relatively insoluble, so environmental and occupational exposure is low. Most toxic exposure to bismuth is from consumption, usually from medicinal use.