Used in pharmaceuticals for treating gastrointestinal disorders, particularly in formulations for stomach ulcers, diarrhea, and upset stomach due to its antimicrobial properties (including against Helicobacter pylori) and protective coating effects that reduce inflammation and protect against stomach acid. Common in over-the-counter medicines like Pepto-Bismol.

Found in cosmetics, especially in pearlescent pigments for eye shadows, nail polishes, lipsticks, and face powders, providing a shimmer effect due to its refractive and shiny properties, while being non-irritating to the skin.

Used as a lead replacement in low-melting-point alloys for plumbing, bearings, soldering materials, fuses, and electrical devices because it is non-toxic and has a low melting point.

Applied in the production of thermoelectric materials and fire detection devices due to its unique thermal and electrical characteristics.

Employed in research in physics and materials science for experiments involving the quantum Hall effect and topological materials, owing to its unusual electrical and magnetic properties.

Used in radiation shielding, especially in medical applications, as it offers good attenuation of X-rays and gamma rays without the toxicity of lead.