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Once the bismuth is all melted, turn off the heat and let it cool down. As the metal cools, it will
create crystals under the surface.
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Bismuth compounds are used as catalysts
in the manufacturing process of synthetic
fiber and rubber. When bismuth is
combined with other metals such as lead,
tin, iron and cadmium, it forms alloys with
low melting points that can be used in fire
detectors and extinguishers.
11. Market Trends
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“Pharmaceuticals” is a prominent application of bismuth, where it is
used as an indigestion remedy under the brand name Pepto-Bismol.
Additionally, bismuth also finds application in cosmetics, industrial
pigments, metallurgical additives, and fusible alloys. Most of the
bismuth applications use bismuth in small quantities.
Moreover, end user chemical industries namely, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and
industrial pigments use bismuth compounds which are derived from bismuth.
Bismuth oxides, nitrates, bismuth salicylate, bismuth oxychloride are prominent
derivatives of bismuth metals.