Potassium Chlorate is an inorganic compound containing potassium, chlorine and oxygen, with the molecular formula KClO3.
It is also known as Fekabit or Fegabit or Kaliumchlorat. It is very flammable when mixed with combustible materials. It is a compound containing potassium, oxygen, and chlorine. It appears as a white crystalline substance in its pure form. It is the most widely used chlorate in industry.
The aqueous solution of potassium chlorate is a colourless liquid that is denser than water. It could be toxic when ingested. When it comes in contact it can irritate your eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. It has a cooling and saline taste.
Potassium chlorate can be produced in three ways:
Step 1. Take hot calcium hydroxide.
Step 2. Pass chlorine into it.
Step 3. Add potassium chloride.
6 Ca(OH)2 + 6 Cl2 → Ca(ClO3)2 + 5 CaCl2 + 6 H2O
Ca(ClO3)2 + 2 KCl → 2 KClO3 + CaCl2
Step 1. In this method, first sodium chloride and sodium chlorate are formed by disproportionation of sodium hypochlorite.
Step 2. Then metathesis reaction takes place between potassium chlorate and potassium chloride.
3 NaOCl(aq) → 2 NaCl(s) + NaClO3(aq)
KCl(aq) + NaClO3(aq) → NaCl(aq) + KClO3(s)
Step 1. Consider a hot solution of caustic potash.
Step 2. Pass chlorine gas into it.
3 Cl2(g) + 6 KOH(aq) → KClO3(aq) + 5 KCl(aq) + 3 H2O(l)
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Sodium Chloride Chlorine
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