Names of carbonates that do not decompose when heated strongly
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http://chemprojectsbyalexs.blogspot.com/2012/09/thermal-decomposition-of-solid-carbonate_10.html
Sodium carbonate carbonate doesn't decompose on "normal" heating.
"Sodium bicarbonate decomposes to sodium carbonate, water and carbon dioxide on heating. It does not decompose any further under normal heating. Sodium bicarbonate is a weak base, sodium carbonate is a strongish base and will liberate ammonia from its salts."
However, somewhere above 851 degrees Celcius if heated further, sodium carbonate will decompose.
"Sodium bicarbonate decomposes to sodium carbonate, water and carbon dioxide on heating. It does not decompose any further under normal heating. Sodium bicarbonate is a weak base, sodium carbonate is a strongish base and will liberate ammonia from its salts."
However, somewhere above 851 degrees Celcius if heated further, sodium carbonate will decompose.
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