Bismuth /ˈbɪzməθ/ is a chemical element that has the symbol Bi and atomic number 83. This heavy, brittle, white crystalline trivalent other metal has a pink tinge and chemically resembles arsenic and antimony.

Of all the metals, it is the most naturally diamagnetic, and only mercury has a lower thermal conductivity. It is also generally considered as the last naturally occurring non-radioactive element.

Bismuth compounds are used in cosmetics and in medical procedures. As the toxicity of lead has become more apparent in recent years, alloy uses for bismuth metal as a replacement for lead have become an increasing part of bismuth's commercial importance.

List of producing countries

This is a list of bismuth producing countries in 2017. ^[1] * indicates "Natural resources of COUNTRY" links.

Country (or area)	Bismuth production (tonnes)
World	14,000
China *	11,000
Vietnam *	2,000
Mexico	540
Japan *	430
Kazakhstan *	140
Canada *	25
Russia *	4

References