Bismuth is a soft, brittle metal widely used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and metallurgical applications. Some key uses of bismuth include manufacturing antacids, skin care products, and metallic alloys. Bismuth subsalicylate, an over-the-counter antacid and acid reducer, is the principal active ingredient in several popular OTC drugs for treating heartburn and acid indigestion. In metallurgy, bismuth is alloyed with lead, tin and cadmium to improve properties such as machining, hardness and ... Read more

Bismuth is a silvery-gray metal which occurs naturally and has low toxicity. It is used in various applications such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, industrial applications and metallurgical applications. Bismuth is widely used to manufacture pharmaceutically important compounds due to its non-toxic and healing properties. It helps in relieving nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach and acid reflux disease. Some key bismuth products include citrate, nitrate, subsalicylate and pepto-bismol which is ... Read more