Characteristic
White heavy powder, with pearl luster, slightly deliquescent. Soluble in hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and dilute sulfuric acid, insoluble in water and alcohol.
Formula: BiONO3
Formula weight: 286.99
Sensitivity: Ambient temperatures.
Solubility: Insoluble in water. Soluble in acids.
Appearance:White powder
Density:4.93g/cm3
Melting Point:260, decomposing
Boiling Point:83 °C at 760 mmHg
Application
Bismuth(III) nitrate oxide is used as an organic chemical synthesis intermediate. It is also used in the spectrophotometric detection of bismuth.