{"product_id":"bismuth-element-cube","title":"Bismuth Crystal in Lucite","description":"\u003cp\u003eBismuth occupies a rare place in the history of chemistry. It was among the first ten elements humans ever distinguished from other metals, yet its true nature was not fully understood until surprisingly recently. In 2003, physicists confirmed what theory had suggested: bismuth is slightly radioactive. The half-life, however, exceeds the age of the universe itself by more than a billion times, which is to say bismuth is, for all practical purposes, stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this element unforgettable is its geometry. When bismuth oxidizes, it naturally forms elaborate, iridescent crystal formations that look almost architectural in their precision. Each crystal structure is unique, growing in steps and angles that have become iconic in science education and specimen collecting. Those stacked, rainbow-hued formations are the result of bismuth's fundamental nature: its crystal lattice, unconstrained, will express itself in these staircase geometries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBismuth compounds have quietly shaped modern life. They give cosmetics their iridescence and color stability, and anyone who has taken Pepto-Bismol has ingested bismuth for digestive purposes. Here, a carefully selected specimen is suspended in crystal-clear acrylic, allowing you to examine the dimensional geometry from every angle without touching or oxidizing it further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAtomic number 83. Sample suspended in Lucite. Engineered Labs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Engineered Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43934046617697,"sku":"AC-102083-S1","price":87.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/4978\/5697\/files\/Bismuth_Cube_Facing_Left_White_Background.png?v=1775921442","url":"https:\/\/shop.fpxp.io\/products\/bismuth-element-cube","provider":"Inkwell General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}