BiCO3

ceramic
· JVASP-119595· BiCO3

Bismuth carbonate (BiCO₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound derived from bismuth metal, typically produced through precipitation or hydrothermal synthesis methods. While not a widely established commercial material, BiCO₃ has attracted research interest as a precursor for bismuth oxide ceramics and functional compounds used in photocatalysis, electronic applications, and specialized coatings. Its appeal lies in processing advantages—it can be thermally decomposed to form bismuth oxides at moderate temperatures—and potential applications where bismuth's unique electronic and optical properties are exploited.

photocatalytic coatingsbismuth oxide precursorresearch/specialty ceramicselectronic materials developmentthermal decomposition precursorenvironmental remediation catalysts

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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