GCG | Bismut – vielseitiges Industriemetall für Hightech

Metals & Minerals

Bismuth

Bismuth is a versatile industrial metal raw material with special physical properties. It is used in numerous high-tech applications - from alloys and medical products to electronics and specialty chemicals.

We deliver what specialist knowledge needs

Bismuth is non-toxic, heavy, easy to melt - and indispensable.
Whether as a substitute for toxic lead, as a component in alloys or as a catalyst in the chemical industry: bismuth fulfills tasks that hardly any other element can perform.

We provide access to high-quality bismuth grades - for industries with the highest demands.

Bismuth in figures - 2024

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China is the world's largest producer of bismuth - with a share of over 70 % of global production.

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Bismuth is one of the few metals that is considered a non-toxic alternative to lead - a decisive advantage in medical technology and environmental regulations.

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The most important customer sectors are the pharmaceutical industry, metal processors, electronics manufacturers and special alloy and smelting companies.

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The German Commodities Group has specialized trading routes for high-purity bismuth as well as reliable contacts to international refineries and producers.

Complex supply chains. Clear solutions.

We trade bismuth in various forms - as ingots, powders or alloyable semi-finished products - tailored to industrial requirements.

Our customers: Pharmaceutical industry, metal processors, electronics manufacturers, specialty chemicals.

We deliver what strengthens - in sensitive applications.

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