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Melting Point
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271.3 oC
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Boiling Point
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1560 oC
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Density
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9.8g/cm3
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Thermal Conductivity @ 20oC
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0.020cal/(s.cm. oC)
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Specific Heat @ 20oC
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0.0294cal/g
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Heat Of Fusion
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12.5k-cal/g-atom
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Mohs Hardness @ 20oC
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2.5
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| Bismuth is used as a mild stabiliser in malleable iron or to improve nodule count in S.G. iron, and some of its other uses include: Fishing weights, Shot gun cartridges, For additions to glass, For additions to the galvanising process, and the replacement of Lead in some solders and Brass alloys.
Quite interestingly for a heavy metal, Bismuth is scientifically recognized as one of the safest elements. It is also non-carcinogenic. Accordingly, a growing number of industrial applications depend upon it to alleviate specific toxicity or environmental problems.
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| This material is available in the following forms |
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- Ingot: Various sizes.
- Pellet: 50g / 5g / 3g / Other sizes on request.
- Shot: 2 & 3mm.
- Needles: 1.2 & 1.4mm - 20 to 30mm
- Powder: 100 & 200 Mesh.
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