Alquimia - 6-5-2017 at 06:11
I read that sodium thiosulphate has a fusion point of 48ºC. Also, it can be produced by mix sulphur with a boiling dissolution of caustic soda.
Can the electrolysis of its molten salts be performed for obtain metallic sodium?
[Edited on 6-5-2017 by Alquimia]
[Edited on 6-5-2017 by Alquimia]
Melgar - 6-5-2017 at 16:01
Sorry, that's the pentahydrate that has a melting point of 48C. Obviously, electrolyzing that when it melts is no different from electrolyzing any
other aqueous solution. Anhydrous sodium thiosulfate decomposes into this yellow, stinking, sulfurous mess when you try and heat it to any
significant degree.