Bismuth(III) oxychloride

Bismuth(III) oxychloride is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is BiOCl. It has bismuth, oxide, and chloride ions in it. The bismuth is in its +3 oxidation state.

 Properties 
Bismuth(III) oxychloride is a whitish solid. It is a weak oxidizing agent. It is somewhat shiny. It does not dissolve in water. It makes a very complicated molecule when it is heated.

 Preparation 
It is made by reacting bismuth(III) chloride with water.

 Uses 
It is used in cosmetics as a pearlescent coating. 

 Related pages 
Bismuth(V) fluoride
Bismuth(III) fluoride

Category:Bismuth compounds
Category:Oxychlorides