Silver chlorate

Silver chlorate (AgClO3) forms white, tetragonal crystals.

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.

The substance exhibits blasting properties, therefore it is sometimes used as a primary explosive.

Alternatively, it may be produced by the transmission of chlorine through a suspension of silver oxide.

Silver(I) chlorate
Silver(I) chlorate
NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroform Flammability 0: Will not burn. E.g. water Instability 1: Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures. E.g. calcium Special hazard OX: Oxidizer. E.g. potassium perchlorate