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'''Bismuth''' is an [[element]] that has the symbol '''Bi''' and [[atomic number]] 83. This heavy, brittle, white crystalline trivalent metal has a pink tinge and chemically resembles [[arsenic]] and [[antimony]]. Of all the metals, it is the most naturally diamagnetic, and only [[mercury|mercury]] has a lower thermal conductivity. It is generally considered to be the last naturally occurring stable, non-radioactive element on the periodic table, although it is actually slightly radioactive, with an extremely long half-life.
Bismuth compounds are used in cosmetics, medicines, and in medical procedures. As the toxicity of [[lead]] has become more apparent in recent years, alloy uses for bismuth metal as a replacement for lead have become an increasing part of bismuth's commercial importance.
{{Element | name=Bismuth | symbol=Bi | anumber=83 | amass=209.0 amu | noe=83 | class=Standard Metal | cstructure=Rhombohedral | color=White | date=Bismuth has been known since ancient times. | discname=Unknown | origname=From the German ''wissmuth''. | uses=Bismuth is used in medications and pyrotechnics | obtained=Bismuthine. }}
{{Element | name=Bismuth | symbol=Bi | anumber=83 | amass=209.0 amu | noe=83 | class=Standard Metal | cstructure=Rhombohedral | color=White | date=Bismuth has been known since ancient times. | discname=Unknown | origname=From the German ''wissmuth''. | uses=Bismuth is used in medications and pyrotechnics | obtained=Bismuthine. }}
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