Bixbyite: Properties and Occurrences Bixbyite is a manganese iron oxide mineral with chemical formula: (Mn, Fe)2O3. It is an uncommon mineral, distinguished by its dark, lustrous crystals that are…
Bityite: Properties and Occurrences Bityite is considered a rare mineral, and it is an endmember to the margarite mica sub-group found within the phyllosilicate group. It is a late-stage…
Bismutite: Properties and Occurrences Bismutite or bismuthite is a bismuth carbonate mineral with formula Bi2(CO3)O2 (bismuth subcarbonate). It was named in allusion to the bismuth in its composition. It…
Bismuthinite: Properties and Occurrences Bismuthinite is a mineral consisting of bismuth sulfide (Bi2S3). It is an uncommon bismuth mineral that forms in interesting crystal habits. It is an important…
Supercaps Limitations As the name indicates, the supercapacitor is a specialized form of the capacitor with an exceedingly high level of capacitance. They are electrochemical capacitors that…
Bismuth: Properties and Occurrences Bismuth is a chemical element with symbol Bi and atomic number 83. It is mainly used as an alloying component in fusible alloys. Elemental bismuth…
Bismite Bismite is a bismuth oxide mineral, bismuth trioxide or Bi2O3. The mineral was named after the presence of bismuth in its composition. It is a…
Bischofite: Properties and Occurrence Bischofite is a hydrous magnesium chloride mineral with formula MgC12·6H2O. is a hydrous magnesium chloride mineral that was first discovered in 1877 from the Leopoldshall and…
Birnessite: Properties and Occurrences Birnessite (Na0.3Ca0.1K0.1)(Mn4+, Mn3+)2O4·1.5 H2O is an oxide mineral of manganese along with calcium, potassium, and sodium. The mineral was first described in 1956 from the…
Biotite: Properties and Occurrences Biotite is a common phyllosilicate mineral within the mica group, with the approximate chemical formula K(Mg, Fe)3AlSi3O10(F, OH)2. The name “biotite” is used in the…
Supercapacitor Technology Basics A supercapacitor is a specialized form of the capacitor with an exceedingly high level of capacitance. They are electrochemical capacitors that have an unusually high…
Billwiseite: Properties and Occurrences Billwiseite is a very rare oxide mineral found at the pegmatite commonly referred to as “Stak Nala” located within a few hundred yards from the…