What is Sodium chlorate?
[[File:Sodium chlorate.jpg|thumb|Sodium chlorate]] '''Sodium chlorate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. It is a [[crystalline]] solid. It is a strong [[oxidizing agent]]. Its chemical formula is NaClO<sub>3</sub>. It contains [[sodium]] and [[chlorate]] [[ion]]s. It is made by [[electrolysis]] of a hot [[sodium chloride]] [[solution]]. It is used as a [[herbicide]]. It is [[toxic]] because of its oxidizing properties. It is mostly known to be used as non-selective herbicide. == Related pages == *[[Potassium chlorate]] *[[Perchlorate]] *[[Chlorate]] *[[Sodium chlorite]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Sodium compounds]] [[Category:Chlorine compounds]]