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 was long considered to be the last naturally occurring non-radioactive element, although it is now known to be very slightly radioactive, with a half-life longer than the estimated heat death of the universe.

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.

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2017

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This is a list of bismuth producing countries in 2017.[1] * indicates "Natural resources of COUNTRY" links.

Country (or area) Bismuth production
(tonnes)
 World 14,000
  China * 11,000
  Vietnam * 2,000
  Mexico 540
  Japan * 430
  Kazakhstan * 140
  Canada * 25
  Russia * 4

2022

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World bismuth production, 2022, in tonnes
Country Refining[2]
China 16,000
Laos 2,000
South Korea 950
Japan 480
Kazakhstan 220
Other 350
Total 20,000


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  1. ^ "USGS Minerals Information: Mineral Commodity Summaries". minerals.usgs.gov. doi:10.3133/70194932. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
  2. ^ Merrill, Adam M. "2023 USGS Minerals Yearbook: Bismuth" (PDF). United States Geological Survey.
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