Chemical Properties
colorless gas, unstable at room temp and rapidly decomposes to Bi and H2; can be prepared by disproportionation of either methyl?or ethyl-bismuthine; enthalpy of vaporization about 25.15kJ/mol; finds use in manufacturing Ge or Si semiconductors [MER06] [KIR78]
Uses
In manufacture of Ge or Si semiconductors, Scott et al., US 2910394 (1959 to Int'l Standard Electric).
Definition
ChEBI: Bismuthane is a mononuclear parent hydride and a bismuth hydride. It is a conjugate base of a bismuthonium.