Synthesis
Caesium carbonate can be prepared by thermal decomposition of caesium oxalate. Upon heating caesium oxalate is converted to caesium carbonate and carbon monoxide is released:
- Cs2C2O4 → Cs2CO3 + CO
It can also be synthesized by reacting caesium hydroxide with carbon dioxide.
- 2 CsOH + CO2 → Cs2CO3 + H2O
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