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.
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 |