What is Bismuth(III) oxychloride?
'''Bismuth(III) oxychloride''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is BiOCl. It has [[bismuth]], [[oxide]], and [[chloride]] [[ion]]s in it. The bismuth is in its +3 [[oxidation state]]. == Properties == Bismuth(III) oxychloride is a whitish solid. It is a weak [[oxidizing agent]]. It is somewhat shiny. It does not dissolve in water. It makes a very complicated molecule when it is heated. == Preparation == It is made by reacting [[bismuth(III) chloride]] with water. == Uses == It is used in cosmetics as a pearlescent coating. == Related pages == *[[Bismuth(V) fluoride]] *[[Bismuth(III) fluoride]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Bismuth compounds]] [[Category:Chlorine compounds]]