Could this be the next best battery replacement?

Bismuth is non-toxic, and this trait has intrigued scientists to wonder if it could become a battery replacement. Bismuth is benign, unlike other metals that can harm people and the environment. 

Because it’s non-toxic, you’ve likely ingested bismuth to treat an upset stomach, and if you choose to apply makeup, you probably used a bismuth compound. 

Along with those mentioned above, bismuth has also replaced lead in many products, such as paint pigments, free-machining steel, galvanizing alloys, ceramic glazes, radiation shielding, ammunition, greases, golf balls, fishing sinkers, plumbing solders and brasses, and electronics solders.

It is a very brittle metal and is very shiny. Bismuth’s melting point is 271°F (132°C)

Pure bismuth can be melted quickly and can create wonderful crystals. It does this when the liquid form freezes. It expands, forming crystals. This is a unique feature of bismuth. The crystals are silver and quickly oxidize to produce unique rainbow colors. 

China is currently the world’s main supplier of bismuth and accounts for approximately 60% of world reserves and 75% of world production. 

Bismuth is showing great promise in the superconductor, energy conservation, synthetic fuels, and nanoparticles sectors. For example, its use as an agent for CT scanners to provide better radiotherapy treatment for cancer, 

Bismuth could make our electronics a lot cleaner and easier to dispose of. 

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