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==Uses==
==Uses==
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===Primary===
===Other===
* Source of elemental [[copper]]
* Ultimate source of most copper (II) compounds.
 
==Natural occurrence==
==Natural occurrence==
* Occurs naturally in [[malachite]] and [[azurite]]
* Occurs naturally in [[malachite]] and [[azurite]]

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Basic copper carbonate
Chemical formula Cu2(OH)2CO3
OTP appearance aqua/green solid 
Molar Mass(g/mol) 221.114 
Enthalpy of Formation(kJ/mol) -595 
Density(g/cc)
Melting Point(°C) 200 
Boiling Point(°C) 290 (decomp) 
Solubility in water(g/L) insoluble
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Uses

Primary

  • Source of elemental copper
  • Ultimate source of most copper (II) compounds.

Natural occurrence

Hazards

Production

Extraction

Grind malachite or azurite into a fine powder and pan. (separate by mass)

Synthesis

Combine copper sulfate and sodium bicarbonate in water giving copper carbonate

2 CuSO4 + 2 NaHCO3 + H2O Cu2(OH)2CO3 + 2 NaHSO4 + CO2

Testing

Purification

Storage

  • Storable in open container

Disposal

  • Can be released into non-watery environment

See Also

References