Silver chlorate

Silver(I) chlorate

Silver(I) chlorate
Names
Other names chloric acid silver salt
Identifiers
CAS Number	7783-92-8 N
ChemSpider	7991255 Y
EC Number	232-034-9
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	9815505
InChI InChI=1S/Ag.ClHO3/c;2-1(3)4/h;(H,2,3,4)/q+1;/p-1 Y Key: SDLBJIZEEMKQKY-UHFFFAOYSA-M Y InChI=1/Ag.ClHO3/c;2-1(3)4/h;(H,2,3,4)/q+1;/p-1 Key: SDLBJIZEEMKQKY-REWHXWOFAI
SMILES [Ag+].[O-]Cl(=O)=O
Properties
Chemical formula	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)
Solubility in water	slightly soluble
Solubility	soluble in water and ethanol alcohol
Structure
Crystal structure	tetragonal
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Silver chlorate (AgClO₃) 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 use as a primary explosive.

Silver(I) means silver is in its normal +1 oxidation state.

Production

Silver chlorate is produced by the reaction of silver nitrate with sodium chlorate to produce both silver chlorate and sodium nitrate.

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

See also

• Silver chloride
• Silver(I) fluoride
• Silver(II) fluoride
• Silver(I) nitrate