Bismuthine

Bismuthine, also known as bismuthane, bismuth hydride, and hydrogen bismuthide, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is BiH₃. It has bismuth and hydride ions in it. The bismuth is in its +3 oxidation state.

Properties

Bismuthine is very unstable. It is only found below -60°C. Above that temperature it breaks down into bismuth and hydrogen.

Preparation

It is made by a complex process that involves organic chemistry.

Uses

It is part of a test for bismuth. This is similar to the Marsh test for arsenic.

Related pages

• Bismuth(III) oxide
• Bismuth(III) chloride