Ytterbium(III) oxalate is the oxalate of ytterbium, with the chemical formula Yb2(C2O4)3.
Preparation
Ytterbium(III) oxalate hydrate can be prepared by reacting an aqueous solution of ytterbium(III) chloride and a benzene solution of dimethyl oxalate.[1]
Properties
Ytterbium(III) oxalate pentahydrate is decomposed by heat to obtain the dihydrate, which is further heated to obtain ytterbium(III) oxide.[2][3] It reacts with acids to obtain H[Yb(C2O4)2].6H2O.[4]
References
- ^ Mamoru Watanabe, Kozo Nagashima (Oct 1971). "Hydrated oxalates of the yttrium group rare earth elements and scandium". Journal of Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry. 33 (10): 3604–3608. doi:10.1016/0022-1902(71)80691-7. Archived from the original on 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
- ^ Wendlandt, W. W. (1959). "Thermal Decomposition of Rare Earth Metal Oxalates". Analytical Chemistry. 31 (3): 408–410. doi:10.1021/ac60147a024. ISSN 0003-2700.
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- ^ Moebius, R.; Matthes, F. The exchange of oxalate ions for chloride ions of the oxalate hydrates of the rare earths and yttrium. Zeitschrift fuer Chemie, 1964. 4 (6): 234-235. ISSN: 0044-2402.