Description
Bismuth nitrate is a chemical compound composed of bismuth ions (Bi³⁺) and nitrate ions (NO3⁻). It is typically found as a white to yellowish crystalline solid that is soluble in water. Bismuth nitrate has various industrial applications, including as a precursor in the production of other bismuth compounds, as a catalyst in organic synthesis, and as a reagent in analytical chemistry. It is also used in the manufacture of fireworks and as a component in some pigments.