Characteristics: Bismuth is a brittle, silvery-green metal that has a low melting temperature and high specific gravity. Being both stable and non-toxic, bismuth is often used as a replacement for toxic metals such as antimony, cadmium, lead and mercury.
1 (Minimums vary by location and tank size, and can range from 100-1,500 gallons.) More often, the propane company charges a fee of anywhere from $25-$250 a year but averaging around $75-$130 annually, depending on local rates, the size of the tank and whether it's aboveground or underground.
Shopping for a propane tank: 1  Used propane tanks are often sold on craigslist or other sites for anywhere from 75 cents to $1.25 per gallon capacity ($375-$625 for a 500-gallon tank), depending on local prices. 2  Check with local propane dealers about costs and requirements for testing and certifying a used tank. (Minimums vary by location and tank size, and can range from 100-1,500 gallons.) More often, the propane company charges a fee of anywhere from $25-$250 a year but averaging around $75-$130 annually, depending on local rates, the size of the tank and whether it's aboveground or underground.