1258. Bismuth Aluminate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 12284-76-3
Aluminum bismuth oxide; almuth; Bisminat (Hek).
Al6Bi2O12; mol wt 771.84.
Al 20.97%, Bi 54.15%, O 24.87%.
Bi2(Al2O4)3.

Description and references

Prepn: Roques, US 2901316 (1959 to Etablissements Roques).

Derivative

Decahydrate.

Properties

Extremely light powder. Practically insol in water.

Therapeutic Category

Antacid.

Keywords

Antacid