Silver chlorate
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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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| Properties | |
| 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 | 
| Structure | |
| 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). Infobox references | |
Silver chlorate is an inorganic compound with molecular formula AgClO3. It forms white tetragonal crystals. 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.
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.