What is Bismuthine?
'''Bismuthine''', also known as '''bismuthane''', '''bismuth hydride''', and '''hydrogen bismuthide''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is BiH<sub>3</sub>. It has [[bismuth]] and [[hydride]] [[ion]]s in it. The bismuth is in its +3 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Bismuthine is very unstable. It is only found below -60°C. Above that temperature it breaks down into bismuth and [[hydrogen]]. ==Preparation== It is made by a complex process that involves [[organic chemistry]]. ==Uses== It is part of a test for bismuth. This is similar to the [[Marsh test]] for arsenic. ==Related pages== *[[Bismuth(III) oxide]] *[[Bismuth(III) chloride]] [[Category:Bismuth compounds]]