Title: Bismuth Sulfide
CAS Registry Number: 1345-07-9
Molecular Formula: Bi2S3
Molecular Weight: 514.16
Percent Composition: Bi 81.29%, S 18.71%
Literature References: Occurs in nature as the mineral bismuthinite. Prepn: Gmelins, Bismuth (8th ed.) 19, pp 162-167 (1927).
Properties: Blackish-brown, orthorhombic, bipyramidal crystals. Practically insol in water, ethyl acetate. Sol in HNO3, HCl.