Sodium Chlorate

Sodium Chlorate

Molecular Formula : NaClO₃


Molecular Weight : 106.44 g/mol


CAS Number : 7775-19-1


Chemical Category : Oxidizing Agent / Industrial Chemical


Sodium chlorate is a powerful oxidizing agent primarily used in the production of chlorine dioxide, which is an important bleach in the paper and pulp industry. It is also used in herbicides, water treatment, and in the manufacture of explosives. Sodium chlorate's strong oxidizing properties make it an effective chemical in various industrial processes, though it must be handled with care due to its potential for causing combustion under certain conditions.

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