Description
Bismuth trinitrate pentahydrate; Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate
| CAS | 10035-06-0 |
| Molecular Formula | Bi(NO3)3.5H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 485.07 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White |
| Odour | Slight nitric acid odor | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 30 °C |
| Boiling Point [°C] | 75 – 80 °C | Initial Boiling Point [°C] | 75 °C |
| Final Boiling Point [°C] | 80 °C | Density [g/cm3] | 2.83 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | Slowly decomposes in water to form subnitrate | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | White crystalline powder | Assay (Ex Bi) | Min 98% |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.005% | Sulphate (So4) | Max 0.002% |
| Ammonium (Nh4) | Max 0.003% | Arsenic (As) | Max 0.0005% |
| Lead (Pb) | Max 0.005% | Calcium (Ca) | Max 0.005% |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 0.002% | Copper (Cu) | Max 0.002% |
| Silver (Ag) | Max 0.001% | Zinc (Zn) | Max 0.001% |
| Substance Not Precipitated By H2S (As So4) | Max 0.5% | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1477 | DG Class | 5.1 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS03, GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H272-H315-H319-H335 |
| Precaution Statement | P220-P261-P305 + P351 + P338 |















