bismuth oxide

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Scope note
A manufactured compound of bismuth that occurs naturally as the mineral bismite. It is a heavy yellow powder, insoluble in water and soluble in acids, used as a pigment for enamels and ceramics. Also used in reflectance/transmittance testing as a colorant that permits "tagging" of a fill or coating in order to evaluate its effectiveness.
bismuth oxide
Accepted term: 27-Jan-2025