Calcium chlorate

• Acidic calcium chloride

Colorless to pale yellow odorless solid

Fixed

2.711 g · cm -3 ( dihydrate)

340 ° C

Decomposition

• Very slightly soluble in water (1.78 kg · l-1 at 20 ° C)
• Soluble in ethanol

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Calcium chlorate is a chemical compound from the group of chlorates.

Production and representation

Calcium chlorate can be obtained by the reaction of chlorine in a hot slurry of calcium hydroxide.

An electrochemical production of calcium chloride is also possible.

Properties

Calcium chlorate is a hygroscopic, odorless, colorless to pale yellow solid with a monoclinic crystal structure, which is very soluble in water. It decomposes at a temperature above 100 ° C, inter alia, oxygen is produced. The dihydrate loses its water of crystallization at temperatures greater than 100 ° C.

Use

Calcium chlorate is used for making fireworks, herbicides and used in photography.

Safety

Calcium chlorate is a reactive oxidising solid. It burns itself does not, but reacts violently with combustible materials that can cause them to part without further ignition source to ignite and greatly promote an existing fire. When mixed with combustible material may cause explosion.