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Enthalpies of solution and formation of Cs/sub 2/CO/sub 3/

Journal Article · · J. Chem. Thermodyn.; (United States)
Enthalpy of solution measurements were undertaken to establish the enthalpy of formation of Cs/sub 2/CO/sub 3/. To suppress hydrolysis, enthalpy measurements were taken in 0.5 mol kg/sup -1/ CsOH. The standard enthalpy solution of Cs/sub 2/CO/sub 3/ was found to be -(56.38 +- 0.52) kJ mol/sup -1/ which is significantly more negative than that reported by Raffelini and LeVan whose measurements of dissolution of Cs/sub 2/CO/sub 3/ in H/sub 2/O is -(46.8 +- 2.6) kJ mol/sup -1/. Because hydrolysis of carbonate ion is minimized in basic solution, it is believed that the enthalpy of solution obtained in this basic medium is more reliable.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL
OSTI ID:
5200570
Journal Information:
J. Chem. Thermodyn.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Chem. Thermodyn.; (United States) Vol. 12; ISSN JCTDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English