Bismuth(III) sulfide
Bismuth (III) sulfide, also known as bismuth sulfide, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is Bi2S3. It has bismuth and sulfide ions in it. The bismuth is in its +3 oxidation state.
Properties and preparation
Bismuth (III) sulfide is a brown solid. It does not dissolve in water. It is made by reacting hydrogen sulfide with a bismuth compound like bismuth (III) chloride.
Occurrence
It is found as the mineral bismuthinite. Bismuthinite is lead-gray to tin-white, with an iridescent tarnish. It is an important ore of bismuth. It has a metallic color. It was first found in Bolivia. Its specific gravity is around 6. 8.
Related pages
Bismuth (III) oxide
Bismuth (V) oxide
Bismuth (III) bromide
Bismuth compounds
Sulfur compounds
Minerals