Bismuth Bi Atomic Number: 4 Atomic Mass: 20.89 Half life: 19,000,000,000,000,000,000 years ______________________________________________________________________________ Sources: - Found in bismuthinite, bismite, and bismutite ores, which are mined all over the world for use in producing malleable iron - As a catalyst for making acrylics - Some cosmetics and medicines ( Pepto-Bismol) - Coal combustion, leaching from coal Adverse Effects: - Affects the heart and kidneys in high enough concentrations can lead to death - Neurotoxicity………expand encephalopathy