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Potassium chlorate is a chemical compound made of potassium, chlorine, and oxygen atoms. It has practical uses in various industrial and laboratory applications, though it requires careful handling due to its chemical properties.
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Potassium chlorate is the inorganic compound with the molecular formula KClO3. In its pure form, it is a white solid. After sodium chlorate, it is the second most common chlorate in industrial use. It is a strong oxidizing agent and its most important application is in safety matches.
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