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BISMUTH [1 record]
Record 1 - external organization data 2011-06-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Geochemistry
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bismuth
1, record 1, English, bismuth
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bismuth-209 2, record 1, English, bismuth%2D209
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heavy brittle highly diamagnetic chiefly trivalent metallic element resembling arsenic and antimony chemically, crystallizing usually in grayish white rhombohedrons with a pinkish tinge and high luster, characterized by low melting point, expansion on solidification, low thermal conductivity and electric conductivity ... used chiefly in making fusible alloys, casting alloys, and bismuth compounds for chemical and pharmaceutical use. 3, record 1, English, - bismuth
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bismuth: form recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record; term adopted by Environment Canada, used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 4, record 1, English, - bismuth
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Géochimie
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bismuth
1, record 1, French, bismuth
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bismuth 209 2, record 1, French, bismuth%20209
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Métal à reflets métalliques, rougeâtre, du système cristallin rhomboédrique [se présentant] en structures lamellaires ou grenues de cristaux de formes arborescentes ou réticulées. 3, record 1, French, - bismuth
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bismuth possède des propriétés physiques et mécaniques qui le rapprochent beaucoup de l'antimoine. Solide blanc jaunâtre, il fournit par refroidissement des cristaux rhomboédriques [...] 4, record 1, French, - bismuth
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le bismuth ([symbole :] Bi) est employé dans la pharmacie, la parfumerie, l'industrie mécanique (soupapes) et électrique (fusibles). 5, record 1, French, - bismuth
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bismuth : forme recommandée par l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée (UICPA) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche; terme retenu par Environnement Canada, utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 6, record 1, French, - bismuth
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Bismuth métal, métallique. 6, record 1, French, - bismuth
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Geoquímica
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bismuto
1, record 1, Spanish, bismuto
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elemento químico de símbolo Bi, número atómico 83, masa atómica 208.9804 y configuración electrónica (Xe)4f145d106s²6p³, con 35 nucleidos, sólo uno de los cuales es estable. Forma cristales con estructura en capas. Es semimetal. 2, record 1, Spanish, - bismuto
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