Thallium(I) oxide
chemical compound
Thallium(I) oxide, also known as thallous oxide, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is Tl2O. It has thallium and oxide ions in it. The thallium is in its +1 oxidation state.
Properties change
Thallium(I) oxide is a black solid. It reacts with water to make a yellow solution of thallium(I) hydroxide. It reacts with carbon dioxide to make thallium(I) carbonate. It is a strong base. It reacts with acids to make other thallium salts. It is very toxic.
Preparation change
It is made by heating thallium(I) hydroxide or thallium(I) carbonate in air.
Uses change
It is used in some superconductors. It is also used to make certain special types of glass.
