Atomic Number of Bismuth (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Bismuth. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Bismuth (That most people don't know).

Bismuth Overview

Atomic Number

83

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Bi (Bismuth)

Description

Hard, brittle, steel-gray metal with a pink tint.

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

It can be found free in nature and in minerals like bismuthine (Bi2O3) and in bismuth ochre (Bi2O3)

Uses

Main use is in pharmaceuticals and low melting point alloys used as fuses.

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

Name Origin

German: bisemutum, (white mass), Now spelled wismut.

Atomic Mass

208,98037

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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