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According to thermogravimetric data from DSC analysis, the first step releases water to form the anhydrous salt but upon further heating this step is followed by an oxidative (disproportionation) decomposition step in which carbon monoxide and calcium carbonate are formed. The third and final step is the decomposition of calcium carbonate to form calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. Because of step 2, good ventilation should be used during decomposition of calcium oxalate.

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