What is Thallium(I) carbonate?
'''Thallium(I) carbonate''', also known as '''thallous carbonate''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is Tl<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>. It has [[thallium]] and [[carbonate]] [[ion]]s in it. The thallium is in its +1 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Thallium(I) carbonate is a white solid. It dissolves in water. It is the only heavy metal carbonate that can dissolve in water. It is similar to [[potassium carbonate]]. It is highly toxic, though. It reacts with [[acid]]s like all carbonates do to make a thallium salt and [[carbon dioxide]]. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting [[thallium(I) oxide]] with carbon dioxide. ==Uses== It is used to make fake diamonds, to test for [[carbon disulfide]], and to kill [[fungi]]. ==Related pages== *[[Thallium(III) oxide]] *[[Thallium(I) chloride]] [[Category:Thallium compounds]] [[Category:Carbonates]]