PRODUCTS

POTASSIUM CHLORATE

Fekabit = Kaliumchlorat = potassium salt = Potcrate = Salt of tarter = Potassium oxymuriate = Chloric Acid Potassium Salt = Anforstan = N-Acetyl-L-phenylalanyl-3,5-diiodo-L-tyrosine, 95% = Potash chlorate

CAS Number: 3811-04-9
EC number : 223-289-7
MDL number: MFCD00011361
UN Number : UN1485
Hill Formula: ClKO₃
Chemical formula: KClO₃
Molar Mass: 122.55 g/mol
HS Code : 2829 19 00
form :crystalline powder
pH : 5-6.5 (25 °C, 61.3 g/L)

Potassium chlorate is a compound containing potassium, chlorine and oxygen, with the molecular formula KClO3.
In Potassium Chlorate's pure form, Potassium Chlorate is a white crystalline substance.
Potassium chlorate (KClO₃) is formed through electrolysis and crystallization, with final properties formed through grinding and sieving.
Potassium chlorate is generally used in pyrotechnics and the match industry.
The industrial route to potassium chlorate involves the fractional crystallization of a solution of potassium chloride and sodium chlorate but Potassium Chlorate may also be prepared by electrolysis of hot concentrated solutions of potassium chloride.
Potassium salt is a powerful oxidizing agent finding applications in weedkillers and disinfectants and, because of its ability to produce oxygen, it is used in explosives, pyrotechnics, and matches.
Potassium Chlorate is an inorganic salt that functions as an oxidizing agent.
Potassium chlorate is an important potassium compound that can be used as an oxidizer, disinfectant, source of oxygen, and component in pyrotechnics and chemistry demonstrations.
Potassium chlorate is an inorganic salt in the form of a white crystalline solid.
Potassium salt has many applications from use in cleaning agents, medicines, propellants, agriculture and various industrial applications.
Potassium chlorate can spontaneously ignite or explode when mixed with combustible materials so must be handled with care.
Due to potassium salt'S combustible nature, potassium salt is the main component in the manufacture of various propellants and pyrotechnic products.
Potassium chlorate irradiated with X rays has been found to contain chloride, chlorite, hypochlorite, and occluded oxygen, and probably also substantial amounts of dichlorine hexoxide and a trace of chlorine dioxide.

Definition
a white salt (KClO3) used in matches, fireworks, and explosives; also used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent.
Potassium Chlorate is very flammable when mixed with combustible materials.
Potassium oxymuriate is a compound containing potassium, oxygen, and chlorine.
Potassium salt appears as a white crystalline substance in its pure form.
Potassium Chlorate is the most widely used chlorate industry.

Uses
Chlorate-based propellants are more efficient than traditional gunpowder and are less susceptible to damage by water.
Potassium chlorate, often in combination with silver fulminate, is used in trick noise-makers known as "crackers", "snappers", "pop-its", or "bang-snaps", a popular type of novelty firework.
Another application of potassium chlorate is as the oxidizer in a smoke composition such as that used in smoke grenades. Since 2005, a cartridge with potassium chlorate mixed with lactose and rosin is used for generating the white smoke signaling the election of new pope by a papal conclave.
Potassium chlorate is often used in highschool and college laboratories to generate oxygen gas.
Potassium oxymuriate is a far cheaper source than a pressurized or cryogenic oxygen tank.
Potassium chlorate will readily decompose if heated in contact with a catalyst, typically manganese (IV) dioxide (MnO2).
Thus, Potassium oxymuriate may be simply placed in a test tube and heated over a burner.
If the test tube is equipped with a one-holed stopper and hose, warm oxygen can be drawn off.
The safe performance of this reaction requires very pure reagents and careful temperature control.
Molten potassium chlorate is an extremely powerful oxidizer and spontaneously reacts with many common materials such as sugar.
Explosions have resulted from liquid chlorates spattering into the latex or PVC tubes of oxygen generators, as well as from contact between chlorates and hydrocarbon sealing greases.
Impurities in potassium chlorate can also cause problems. When working with a new batch of potassium chlorate, it is advisable to take a small sample (~1 gram) and heat it strongly on an open glass plate.
Contamination may cause this small quantity to explode, indicating that the chlorate should be discarded.
Potassium chlorate is used in chemical oxygen generators (also called chlorate candles or oxygen candles), employed as oxygen-supply systems of e.g. aircraft, space stations, and submarines, and has been responsible for at least one plane crash.
A fire on the space station Mir was traced to oxygen generation candles that use a similar lithium perchlorate.
The decomposition of potassium chlorate was also used to provide the oxygen supply for limelights.

Catalase Inhibition
Potassium Chlorate is a relatively powerful inhibitor of catalase.
The inhibition is irreversible.

Physicochemical Information
Boiling point: 400 °C (decomposition)
Density : 2.32 g/cm3
Melting Point : 356 °C
pH value : 5.0 - 6.5 (61.3 g/l, H₂O, 25 °C)
Bulk density : 1200 - 1400 kg/m3
Solubility :73 g/l
Form: Liquid
Colour: Colourless
Odour: Odourless

Stability and reactivity
Stable under normal conditions.
Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid : Heat.
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents

Physical and Chemical Properties
Potassium Chlorate occurs as colorless crystals or as white powder or granules and has a molecular weight of 122.55 and liquid ammonia, and insoluble in acetone.
Potassium oxymuriate is slightly soluble to almost insoluble in alcohol.
Potassium Chlorate is flammable and forms explosive mixtures with combustible materials (sulfur, sugar, etc.).
Potassium oxymuriate is a strong oxidizing agent, and contact or rubbing with organic substances, especially phosphorus- or sulfurcontaining compounds, should be avoided.
Potassium Chlorate is incompatible with iodides and tataric acid.
The chloric acid decomposes immediately to perchloric acid and chlorine dioxide.
The latter will spontaneously ignite any combustible material (sugar, paper, dust).
As a fun project, various sweets, often gummy bears (jelly babies) are dropped into molten potassium chlorate to produce intense pink flames and, if in a narrow container, a screaming sound.
Potassium chlorate will decompose if heated in the presence of a catalyst, usually manganese dioxide, releasing oxygen and leaving potassium chloride behind.

General Description
Potassium salt is a white crystalline solid.
Potassium salt forms a very flammable mixture with combustible materials.
Mixture of Potassium Chlorate may be explosive if combustible material is very finely divided.
Mixture may be ignited by friction. Contact with strong sulfuric acid may cause fires or explosions.
Potassium Chlorate may spontaneously decompose and ignite when mixed with ammonium salts.
Potassium Chlorate may explode under prolonged exposure to heat or fire.
Used to make matches, paper, explosives, and many other uses.
Potassium Chlorate appears to be a transparent to white salt and is poorly soluble in water and glycerol.
It is a powerful oxidizer and catches fire easily, or may lead to explosion hazards when mixed with combustible materials.
Mixture may be very explosive and even may be ignited by friction.
The fires are extremely hard to put out, as the chlorate provides the oxygen for the fire.

Storage
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool, well ventilated and fireproof area.
Separated from combustible substances, reducing agents, strong acids, organic chemicals, ammonium compounds, powdered metals and food and feedstuffs.
Dry.

PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

Safety and handling
Potassium chlorate should be handled with care, as the product may pose risks if handled improperly.
An understanding of potassium salt'S proper use is thus very important.

Safety Tips
Undiluted bleach can cause skin irritation and damage eyes and mucous membranes if splashed.
Heating bleach should be done outdoors or under a fume hood, as irritating vapors are released.
Finally, keep the potassium chlorate collected in this project away from heat or flame until you are ready to use it.
It should be stored away from sulfuric acid and sulfur, as spontaneous ignition may occur.

Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
Keep away from sources of ignition.

Identification
Potassium Chlorate is a transparent, colorless crystal or white powder.
Potassium saltis used as an oxidizing agent, and in explosives, matches, textile printing, disinfectants and bleaches.

Workplace Controls and Practices
Unless a less toxic chemical can be substituted for a hazardous substance, ENGINEERING CONTROLS are the mosteffective way of reducing exposure.
The best protection is to enclose operations and/or provide local exhaust ventilation at The site of chemical release.
Isolating operations of potassium salt can also reduce exposure.

Manufacture and Production
Potassium Chlorate is derived from the interaction of solutions of potassium chloride and sodium or calcium chlorate.
Potassium salt can also be derived by electrolyzing a hot concentrated alkaline solution of potassium chloride.

Production
On an industrial scale, potassium chlorate is produced by the electrolysis of a sodium chloride solution to form sodium chlorate, which is reacted with potassium chloride to precipitate potassium chlorate.
The resultant sodium chloride is returned to the mother liquor for electrolysis.

Applications
Potassium chlorate is used in textile printing and dyeing, as a disinfectant, in manufacturing of aniline black and other dyes.
Potassium salt can be utilized as a source of oxygen and also used in pyrotechnics and chemistry demonstrations.
Potassium chlorate is useful for the flowering of dimocarpus longan and is a highly effective method for off-season fruit production.
Potassium chlorate-osmium tetroxide oxidizing system has a useful application for the synthesis of alpha-dicarbonyl derivatives of acetylenic compounds and 2,3-dihydroxy-1,4-dione from a 2,5-dialkylfuran.

First Aid
Eyes: flush with water for at least 15 min.
Skin: wash with soap and water.
Ingestion: dilute by drinking soapy or salty water to induce vomiting; call physician.

Description of first aid measures
After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
After swallowing: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

What is Potassium Chlorate?
Potassium chlorate is an inorganic compound which contains one atom of potassium, three atoms of oxygen and one atom of chlorine elements.
Potassium salt appears as white crystalline powder at room temperature in its pure form.
Potassium chlorateis also called potcrate and also known by its trade names Fegabit or Fekabit.
Chloric Acid Potassium Salt was discovered by French Chemist Claude Louis Berthollet in the end of the 18th century.
At that time, Chloric Acid Potassium Salt was mainly used in fireworks but due to safety reasons the role of potassium chlorate in fireworks is almost over.
Presently, potassium chlorate is banned for use in fireworks in most of the countries.

What is the Chemical Formula of Potassium Chlorate?
Molecular formula of potassium chlorate is KClO3.
Chloric Acid Potassium Salt has cation of potassium and anion of chlorate.

Properties of Potassium Chlorate
In Chloric Acid Potassium Salt's pure form, Chloric Acid Potassium Salt is a white crystalline solid.
Chloric Acid Potassium Salt's molar mass is 122.55 g/mol.
Potassium Chlorate 's density is 2.32 g/cm3.
Potassium Chlorate's melting point is 356℃.
Chloric Acid Potassium Salt's boiling point is 400℃.
Chloric Acid Potassium Salt is soluble in water.
As the temperature increases, solubility of potassium chlorate in water also increases.
Chloric Acid Potassium Salt is soluble in glycerol as well.
Chloric Acid Potassium Salt is slightly soluble in acetone and liquid ammonia as well.
Potassium oxymuriate'Soxidizing properties make it suitable for ignition.
Potassium oxymuriate is hygroscopic.
Potassium oxymuriate's crystal structure is monoclinic.

Advantages
Low capital investment
High employment potential
Maximum use of local raw materials and manpower resources
Adaptable levels of sophistication

Hazards
The mixture of potassium chlorate and red phosphorous is shock sensitive
Do not stir the dry powders together.
Do not use more than prescribed pea sized amaounts.
KClO₃ is a strong oxidizer. Do not grind the KClO₃.
Red phosphorus is highly toxic and flammable.

Availability
Potassium chlorate was available in the past as a fruit growth fertilizer as well as weed killer, but in recent years it has become restricted, due to its powerful oxidizing properties, as it was used in many terror bombings.
Potassium oxymuriate can also be found in safety match heads, where Potassium oxymuriate is mixed with sulfur and glue, though one would need a large amount of safety matches.
Potassium oxymuriate is much cheaper to make it from the electrolysis of KCl.

Description
Potassium chlorate is toxic, and breathing protection should be worn when handling fine powder.
Compositions made with potassium chlorate tend to be more sensitive than those based on nitrates and perchlorates and should, therefore, be handled accordingly.
Potassium chlorate, or any chlorate for that matter, should never be used in combination with Ammonium perchlorate or most other Ammonium compounds.

Sources
Potassium chlorate can be prepared at home.
For this purpose, sodium chlorate is prepared first by electrolysis.
It may also be obtained as a herbicide in some countries.
Then, by double decomposition with potassium chloride, potassium chlorate is prepared from this solution.
The product is recrystallised, dried and powdered. Other means of manufacturing Potassium chlorate include boiling a mixture of calcium hypochlorite and potassium chloride , and filtering while boiling.
The crystals will form upon cooling.
This reaction also produces calcium chloride which can be scraped off the top of the solution.

Safety Description
Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs.
Keep away from sources of ignition.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Avoid release to the environment.

Production and uses of Potassium Chlorate
Potassium Chloride, the stating material for the production of Potassium chlorate, is made into a saturated solution with water.
The solution is treated for the precipitation of calcium and magnesium impurities.
The additions of potassium dichromate to the extent of 3 gm/1 to the purified potassium chloride solution complete the make up of cell feed.