Chemistry:Bismuth pentoxide

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Short description: Chemical compound
Bismuth pentoxide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
Properties
Bi2O5
Appearance Powder
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Bismuth pentoxide is a chemical compound composed of bismuth and oxygen, with the chemical formula Bi2O5.[1] It is a dark red powder decomposing above 100 °C.[citation needed] It is not known as a pure substance, but is usually mixed with water, bismuth tetroxide or bismuth trioxide.[2]

References

  1. Wells, A. F. (1948). "The structures of metallic oxides". Quarterly Reviews, Chemical Society 2 (3): 193. doi:10.1039/QR9480200185. 
  2. bismuth pentoxide www.prepchem.com/synthesis-of-bismuth-pentoxide/