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Bismuth Germanate BGO

CAS #: 12233-56-6
Linear Formula:
Bi4Ge3O12
MDL Number
MFCD00064629
EC No.:
235-457-7

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Bismuth Germanate BGO Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula Bi4Ge3O12
Molecular Weight 1245.68
Appearance Colorless crystal
Melting Point 1050 °C
Boiling Point N/A
Density 7.13 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O N/A
Exact Mass 1245.834351
Monoisotopic Mass 1249.624023
Crystal Phase / Structure Cubic

Bismuth Germanate BGO Health & Safety Information

Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H315-H319-H335
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Codes 36/37/38
Safety Statements 26-37
RTECS Number N/A
Transport Information N/A
WGK Germany N/A

About Bismuth Germanate BGO

Bismuth Germanate (Bismuth Germanium Oxide, BGO) is an evlitine scintillator crystal used in high-energy physics, nonlinear optics, and nuclear medicine. American Elements can produce most materials in high purity and ultra high purity (up to 99.99999%) forms and follows applicable ASTM testing standards; a range of grades are available including Mil Spec (military grade), ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade, Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade, Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia). We can also produce materials to customer specifications by request, in addition to custom compositions for commercial and research applications and new proprietary technologies. Typical and custom packaging is available, as is additional research, technical and safety (MSDS) data.

Synonyms

BGO, Bismuth Germanium Oxide; Bismuth(3+) germanetetrolate (4:3); germanetetrolate, bismuth(3+) salt (3:4); Tetrabismuth triacontagermanium dodecaoxide; BGO12

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula Bi4Ge3O12
Pubchem CID N/A
MDL Number MFCD00064629
EC No. 235-457-7
IUPAC Name N/A
Beilstein/Reaxys No.
SMILES [O-][Ge]([O-])([O-])[O-].[O-][Ge]([O-])([O-])[O-].[O-][Ge]([O-])([O-])[O-].[Bi+3].[Bi+3].[Bi+3].[Bi+3]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/4Bi.3GeO4/c;;;;3*2-1(3,4)5/q4*+3;3*-4
InchI Key VJODIOLUNZQTKP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

See more Bismuth products. Bismuth (atomic symbol: Bi, atomic number: 83) is a Block P, Group 15, Period 6 element with an atomic radius of 208.98040. The number of electrons in each of Bismuth's shells is 2, 8, 18, 32, 18, 5 and its electron configuration is [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p3. Bismuth Bohr ModelThe bismuth atom has a radius of 156 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 207 pm. In its elemental form, bismuth is a silvery white brittle metal. Bismuth is the most diamagnetic of all metals and, with the exception of mercury, its thermal conductivity is lower than any other metal. Elemental BismuthBismuth has a high electrical resistance, and has the highest Hall Effect of any metal (i.e., greatest increase in electrical resistance when placed in a magnetic field). Bismuth is found in bismuthinite and bismite. It is also produced as a byproduct of lead, copper, tin, molybdenum and tungsten extraction. Bismuth was first discovered by Early Man. The name Bismuth originates from the German word 'wissmuth,' meaning white mass.

See more Germanium products. Germanium (atomic symbol: Ge, atomic number: 32) is a Block P, Group 14, Period 4 element with an atomic weight of 72.63. Germanium Bohr ModelThe number of electrons in each of germanium's shells is 2, 8, 18, 4 and its electron configuration is [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p2. The germanium atom has a radius of 122.5 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 211 pm. Germanium was first discovered by Clemens Winkler in 1886. In its elemental form, germanium is a brittle grayish white semi-metallic element. Germanium is too reactive to be found naturally on Earth in its native state. High Purity (99.999%) Germanium (Ge) MetalIt is commercially obtained from zinc ores and certain coals. It is also found in argyrodite and germanite. It is used extensively as a semiconductor in transitors, solar cells, and optical materials. Other applications include acting an alloying agent, as a phosphor in fluorescent lamps, and as a catalyst. The name Germanium originates from the Latin word "Germania" meaning "Germany."