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.
Properties
Ytterbium(III) oxalate pentahydrate is decomposed by heat to obtain the dihydrate, which is further heated to obtain ytterbium(III) oxide.Alvero, R.; Bernal, A.; Carrizosa, I.; Odriozola, J. A.; Trillo, J. M. Texture of ytterbium sesquioxide catalysts. Actas Simp. Iberoam. Catal., 9th, 1984. 2: 1121-1130. CODEN: 52TUAU. It reacts with acids to obtain H[Yb(C2O4)2].6H2O.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.
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