Thallium(I) hydroxide

Thallium(I) hydroxide, also known as thallous hydroxide, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is TlOH. It has thallium and hydroxide ions in it. The thallium is in its +1 oxidation state.

Properties
Thallium(I) hydroxide is a yellow solid at 25 degrees Celsius at standard atmosphere (a certain pressure).

It dissolves in water to make a yellow and very basic solution, similar to potassium hydroxide. It reacts with acids to make thallium salts. It breaks down to thallium(I) oxide when heated.

Preparation
It is made by dissolving thallium(I) oxide in water or by reacting thallium with water or moist air.

Related pages
Thallium(III) hydroxide
Thallium(I) chloride

Category:Thallium compounds