Bismuth compounds

Bismuth(III) oxide powder

Bismuth forms mainly trivalent and a few pentavalent compounds. Many of its chemical properties are similar to those of arsenic and antimony, although much less toxic.[1]

  1. ^ Levason, W.; Reid, G. (2003). "Coordination Chemistry of the s, p, and f Metals". Comprehensive Coordination Chemistry II. Amsterdam: Elsevier Pergamon. doi:10.1016/B0-08-043748-6/02023-5. ISBN 0-08-043748-6.