(Ger. Wiesse Masse, white mass; Wisuth and Bisemutum) Discovered in 1753 by Claude Geoffroy. Found in bismuthinite, bismite in Peru, Japan, Mexico, Bolivia and Canada.
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metal, white crystalline with a pink tint, brittle, high electrical resistance
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alloying, fire detection, extinguishing systems, produce malleable irons, thermocouple material, cosmetics, medicine