Thermal studies on oxalate complexes. III. Complexes of cobalt(III) and cobalt(II)

The decomposition of K₂Co(C₂O₄)₂] and K₃Co(C₂O₄)₃] has been studied using TG. In the case of the latter compound, the first step involves the rupture of all the oxalates and one of the resultant carbonates to liberate CO₂ and three molecules of CO. Subsequent steps involve the loss of CO₂. In the case of K₂Co(C₂O₄)₂], four decomposition reactions are observed. The first involves the loss of only CO. Subsequent steps involve loss of CO₂, CO₂ and CO, and CO₂, respectively. Basic carbonates appear to be the intermediate products. Kinetic parameters are presented for most of the reactions.