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.
