potassium chlorate

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Potassium chlorate is a crystalline salt with the chemical formula KClO₃. It is known for its use as an oxidizing agent in applications such as matches, fireworks, and explosives. It is also referred to as chlorate of potash. While potassium chloride (KCl) is a related compound used extensively as fertilizer and in medicine, potassium chlorate has distinct applications due to its oxidizing properties.123

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…(1) oxidizing agents, such as potassium chlorate, which supply oxygen to the igniting agent and the other combustible materials; (2) binders, such as animal glue, starches and gums, and synthetics, which bind the ingredients and are oxidized during combustion; post-combustion binders, such as ground glass, which fuse and hold the…
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…(1) oxidizing agents, such as potassium chlorate, which supply oxygen to the igniting agent and the other combustible materials; (2) binders, such as animal glue, starches and gums, and synthetics, which bind the ingredients and are oxidized during combustion; post-combustion binders, such as ground glass, which fuse and hold the…
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