Silver chlorate
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Silver chlorate (AgClO3) forms white, tetragonal crystals.[1][2] Like all chlorates, it is water-soluble and an oxidizing agent. As a simple metal salt, it is a common chemical in basic inorganic chemistry experiments. It is light-sensitive, so it must be stored in tightly closed dark-coloured containers.
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IUPAC name
Silver(I) chlorate | |
Systematic IUPAC name
Silver(I) chlorate(V) | |
Other names
Argentous chlorate | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.029.122 |
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AgClO3 | |
Molar mass | 191.319 g/mol |
Appearance | white crystals |
Density | 4.443 g/cm3, solid |
Melting point | 230 °C (446 °F; 503 K) |
Boiling point | 250 °C (482 °F; 523 K) (decomposes) |
slightly soluble | |
Solubility | soluble in water and ethanol alcohol |
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tetragonal | |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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The substance exhibits blasting properties, therefore it is sometimes used as a primary explosive.
Silver(I) means silver is in its normal +1 oxidation state.