List of countries by bismuth production

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 countries by bismuth in 2014.

Rank Country/Region Bismuth production
(tonnes)
  World 8,500
1 China China 7,600
2 Mexico Mexico 825
3 Russia Russia 40
4 Canada Canada 35
5 Bolivia Bolivia 10

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