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8. Uses of bismuth
Bismuth is mainly used in metallurgical additives, alloys and chemicals, as follows :
metallurgical additives: 8.8% ;
alloys: 26.4% ;
chemicals (including pharmaceuticals): 57.2% ;
other: 7.6%.
8.1 Metallurgical additives
For certain specific uses of steels, cast irons and non-ferrous metals or alloys, bismuth is incorporated, alone or in the form of compounds, at a rate of a few tenths of a percent....
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