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La2(C2O4)3 + heating
« on: October 29, 2014, 04:23:35 PM »
What happens if I heat La2(C2O4)3? La2(C2O4)3 + 1,5O2--> La2O3 + 6CO2 ?


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Re: La2(C2O4)3 + heating
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2014, 04:59:31 PM »
For one thing, in the chemical equation:

La2(C2O4)3 + 1,5O2--> La2O3 + 6CO2

You're using a fractional amount of oxygen reacting (which is acceptable sometimes, but whole numbers are often preferred.)

Lanthanides are called "rare earths" so its likely the oxalate roasts to a refractory oxide on heating.  But there's not really a way to be sure, in every case, just because we balance a chemcial equation.
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