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 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.
List of producing countries
This is a list of countries by bismuth in 2014.
| Rank | Country/Region | Bismuth production (tonnes) |
|---|---|---|
| World | 8,500 | |
| 1 |  China | 7,600 |
| 2 |  Mexico | 825 |
| 3 |  Russia | 40 |
| 4 |  Canada | 35 |
| 5 |  Bolivia | 10 |
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