SPECIFICATIONS

BISMUTH SUBNITRATE USP XXIII

Synonyms:				Bismuth hydroxide nitrate oxide; Basic bismuth nitrate

CAS No.:				1304-85-4

Chemical Formula:			Bi5O(OH)9(NO3)4

Formula Weight:			1461.99

Description:				White, odorless and tasteless powder

Appearance in solution
(HNO3):				Clear, colorless, free from foreign matter

Identification:			To pass test

Loss on drying:			3.0% maximum

Assay	(BiO3):			79.0% minimum

Alkalies & Alkaline Earths:	0.5% maximum
Carbonate:				To pass test
Chloride (Cl):			0.035% maximum 
Sulfate (SO4):			To pass test
Copper, Silver, Lead:		To pass test
Arsenic (As):				8 ppm maximum
Ammonium  Salts:			To pass test

Effective: 02/03/09