Bismuth subnitrate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as Bismuth Oxynitrate, this is an inorganic compound of bismuth. The reagent is available as a powder which is soluble in water. It has a melting point of 500 C. Bismuth subnitrate can be prepared from metallic bismuth. While this reagent is stable under general conditions, it is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 1304-85-4 Quantity Provided: 100 gm per bottle Molecular formula: Bi5O(OH)9(NO3)4 Molecular weight: 1461.99 Assay: Minimum 71 %Bismuth subnitrate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds wide applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. This compound imparts a pearly lustre to glazes and glasses, especially in reduction firing (light reduction). Bismuth subnitrate is an ingredient incorporated in lustre colors. It is additionally a very strong flux. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.