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    This experiment aims to prepare synthetic malachite pigment through a chemical reaction. Copper sulfate and sodium bicarbonate are reacted to form basic copper carbonate, which has the chemical formula CuCO3Cu(OH)2 and a greenish-blue color. The precipitated copper carbonate is filtered, dried, and ground to produce the malachite pigment. Safety precautions include wearing gloves and safety glasses due to the corrosive nature of copper sulfate.

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    This experiment aims to prepare synthetic malachite pigment through a chemical reaction. Copper sulfate and sodium bicarbonate are reacted to form basic copper carbonate, which has the chemical formula CuCO3Cu(OH)2 and a greenish-blue color. The precipitated copper carbonate is filtered, dried, and ground to produce the malachite pigment. Safety precautions include wearing gloves and safety glasses due to the corrosive nature of copper sulfate.

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    This experiment aims to prepare synthetic malachite pigment through a chemical reaction. Copper sulfate and sodium bicarbonate are reacted to form basic copper carbonate, which has the chemical formula CuCO3Cu(OH)2 and a greenish-blue color. The precipitated copper carbonate is filtered, dried, and ground to produce the malachite pigment. Safety precautions include wearing gloves and safety glasses due to the corrosive nature of copper sulfate.

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    Malachite

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    This experiment aims to prepare synthetic malachite pigment through a chemical reaction. Copper sulfate and sodium bicarbonate are reacted to form basic copper carbonate, which has the chemical formula CuCO3Cu(OH)2 and a greenish-blue color. The precipitated copper carbonate is filtered, dried, and ground to produce the malachite pigment. Safety precautions include wearing gloves and safety glasses due to the corrosive nature of copper sulfate.

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    EXPERIMENT

    Preparation of pigment

    OBJECTIVE- The objective of this experiment is to prepare a pigment of Synthetic Malachite.

    INTRODUCTION- All paint contains pigment, which provide colour, the m

    Medium, which suspends the pigments and bind them to the surface of the object to be painted
    and diluent to make the paint spreadable. Up until 1800’s when synthetic pigments became
    available, many pigments were made from natural minerals or from corrosion of metals. Malachite
    was produced by grinding an ore of copper.

    Malachite

    Malachite, copper( || )carbonate hydroxide, CuCO3Cu(OH)2, occurs with copper ore deposits in
    many parts of the world. The rich intensity green coloured malachite in gemstone used in small
    carvings, ornamental jewellery and beads. Malachite paint has been found in paintings from 9th
    and 10th centuries in the western China and during the Renaissance in Europe.

    Technically malachite is a “secondary” mineral which means that it is created by a chemical


    reaction between minerals that have already formed. For instance, when solutions containing
    dissolved copper minerals interact with carbonate rocks, malachite may form. In fact, a reaction
    such as this is used to make malachite in the laboratory by reacting hydrated copper sulphate
    (root killer) with sodium carbonate(washing soda).

    2CuSO4.5H2O+2NaHCO3

    CuCO3Cu(OH)2 + 2Na2SO4 + CO2 + 4H2O+ H2

    The greenish- blue copper( || ) carbonate hydroxide can be isolated, dried, and then ground to
    make pigment.

    SAFETY

    Wear safety glasses and gloves throughout this experiment. Copper sulphate stains the skin.

    PROCEDURE-

    1. Measure out 5ml of a 0.5 M solution of copper sulphate ( CuSO4.5H2O) into a small beaker.

    2. Add about 3.0 g of solid sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), a little at a time with stirring, until all
    the zzing has stopped and the reaction is complete.

    3. Filter the precipitate of basic copper carbonate (CuCO3.Cu(OH)2 that has formed.

    4. Allow the pigment to dry uncovered on the lter paper on your bench until next week.

    PRECAUTIONS-

    1. Follow the dress code.

    2. Maintain personal hygiene.

    3. Take responsibility for your personal safety.

    4. Maintain a clean workspace.

    5. Report accidents if they occur.

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