List of countries by bismuth production
Bismuth 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.This is a list of bismuth producing countries in 2017.
Rank | Country/Region | Bismuth production
|
World | 14,000 | - |
1 | China | 11,000 |
2 | Vietnam | 2,000 |
3 | Mexico | 540 |
4 | | 430 |
5 | | 140 |
6 | Canada | 25 |
7 | Russia | 4 |