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lanthanoid sulfate decomposition

gl92038 - 15-1-2012 at 10:57

Hello, I would like to know if it's possible to thermally decompose Ln2(SO4)3 to Ln2O3 and SO3. Thank you:)

Adas - 15-1-2012 at 11:55

It must be possible, but IDK about temperature needed.

kmno4 - 15-1-2012 at 21:46

Ln(III) sulfates are stable up to 1000ÂșC and decopmose mainly via SO2, not SO3.

gl92038 - 16-1-2012 at 03:32

kmno4, thank you:)