Title:  Bismuth Oxalate 
CAS Registry Number:  6591-55-5 
Additional Names:  Oxalic acid bismuth salt 
Molecular Formula:  C6Bi2O12 
Molecular Weight:  682.02 
Percent Composition:  C 10.57%, Bi 61.28%, O 28.15% 
Line Formula:  Bi2(C2O4)3 
Literature References:  Prepn:  Vanino, Zumbusch, Ber. 41, 3994 (1908); Soerbye, Kruse, Acta Chem. Scand. 16, 1662 (1962). 
Properties:  Powder.  Poisonous!  Practically insol in water or alcohol.  Sol in moderately dil HCl or HNO3.   |