Uses
Bismuth methane sulfonate is used in the electroplating industry:
for plating out of bismuth and bismuth-alloys as replacement for lead methanesulfonate in tin-lead alloy bathes;
for high speed plating of bismuth.
storage
Bismuth methane sulfonate solution has a shelf life of min.12 months if stored correctly in dry areas and in its orginal closed packaging at room temperature. Exposure of the solution to the atmosphere or light may result in a slight yellow discoloration of the product or development of a light odour.