
Bismuth Nitrate Solution
Formula - Bi(NO3)3•5H2O
Assay - 45%– 48%
Appearance - Clear Water White
Free Acid - 2.0- 5.0%*
*Low free acid concentrations will allow Bismuth Nitrate to salt out of the solution.
Bismuth nitrate is used in cosmetics as a pigment. It is also used in cosmetics to give it a pearly look. Bismuth nitrate is used to avoid kidney damage from cancer medications, bone marrow damage from radiation, and a digestive system infection that can lead to ulcers. Bismuth nitrate is commonly combined with other metals and is used in fire detectors and extinguishers, as well as electric fuses and solders. In agriculture, bismuth nitrate is used as a micronutrient fertilizer. In the production of high-quality glass, it is used to eliminate air bubbles from molten glass. This product is manufactured in New Albany, Indiana, and can be supplied in drums, totes, or full bulk tankers.