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Sodium Chlorate is a strong oxidizing agent used primarily in bleaching, herbicide production, and in chemical synthesis.
- Bleaching: Used in the bleaching of wood pulp and textiles.
- Herbicides: Applied as a component in herbicide formulations.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of other chemicals, including chlorine dioxide.
- Laboratory Reagents: Used in laboratory applications as an oxidizer and in synthesis.
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
NaClO3
Molecular Weight
106.44 g/mol
Melting Point
248 °C
Density
2.49 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but decomposes when exposed to heat or reducing agents
IUPAC Name
sodium oxido(oxo)borane
Молекулалык формула
NaClO3
Молекулалык салмак
106.44 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
B(=O)[O-].[Na+]
InChIKey
NVIFVTYDZMXWGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H360 May damage fertility; May damage the unborn child
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
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