GROUP VA PART 2 ANG GROUP VB

“White bismuth”
Incompatible with tragacanth (Remedy: addNaHPO4 )
Used in the treatment of ulcer and inflammation of the GIT

“Bismuth Cream”
Bi(OH)3 + Bismuth Subcarbonate
For H. pylori
Internal protective for gastric ulcer

Antacid, antiseptic, astringent

Active ingredient in Devrom®, an overthe-counter commonly FDA-approved used to treat medicinemalodor bydeodorizing flatulence and stool.

Unaffected by bloody fluid
Use in sheet form for surgical repair ofbones, nerves, tissues
Corrosion resistant

It is a hard, silvery gray, malleable transition metal.

It is a soft, grey, ductile transition metal

Where is niobium found

Main commercial source for niobium and columbite