Bismuth is a very odd metal that you see in cosmetic pigments and as a replacement for lead, since it is less toxic. You will also see it — or an alloy — in fire sprinklers since it melts readily.
Such molecules have potentially interesting and attractive properties for catalyzing chemical reactions or for use in materials for electronic components. The analogue with atoms of bismuth (a heavy ...
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