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BIOCL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a lustrous crystalline powder, derived from the interaction of dilute nitric acid solution of bismuth nitrate with sodium chloride, used for cosmetics, pigment, and dry cell cathodes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Produit se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche cristalline, préparé par hydrolyse aqueuse ou acide du chlorure de bismuth (blanc de perle), utilisé dans l'industrie de la peinture, des cosmétiques, comme thérapeutique (antispasmodique, astringent, antiseptique), en radiologie (opacifiant aux rayons X) et pour la préparation du jaune d'antimoine.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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