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 2011.

Rank	Country/Region	Bismuth production (tonnes)[1]
	World	3400
1	China	1600
2	Mexico	935
3	Japan	483
4	Australia	100
5	Canada	92
6	Bulgaria	45
7	Russia	45
8	Bolivia	41
9	Romania	40

References

External links

• British Geological Survey complete list