Description

Bismuth Nitrate is a versatile inorganic salt with significant utility across advanced manufacturing and research sectors. Its unique chemical properties make it a critical precursor for synthesizing high-purity bismuth compounds and specialized catalysts. This product is essential for industries including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and specialty chemicals, where consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount for production success.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate in the production of bismuth-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for gastrointestinal treatments.
• Catalyst Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for bismuth-containing catalysts used in organic synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Electronics & Ceramics: Used in the formulation of specialty glasses, ceramic glazes, and electronic components where specific optical or electrical properties are required.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard and reagent in research and quality control laboratories.
• Pyrotechnics & Pigments: Utilized in the formulation of specific pyrotechnic compositions and as a starting material for certain bismuth-based pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bismuth Nitrate
CAS No.	46140-16-3
Molecular Formula	Bi(NO3)3·5H2O
Molecular Weight	485.07 g/mol (Pentahydrate)
Synonyms	Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate; Nitric acid, bismuth(3+) salt, pentahydrate; Bismuth trinitrate; Bismuth nitrate pentahydrate; Bismuth nitrate (V) pentahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Bismuth Nitrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, including testing against relevant industry specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and organic substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Bi2O3 basis)	≥ 36.0 %
Purity (Bi(NO3)3·5H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Copper (Cu)	≤ 0.001 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.002 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.