What is Barium chlorate?
'''Barium chlorate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its [[chemical formula]] is Ba(ClO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>. It contains [[barium]] and [[chlorate]] [[ion]]s. ==Properties== Barium chlorate is a colorless [[solid]]. It is very toxic because it has barium ions in it. It also is an [[oxidizing agent]]. It makes [[oxygen]] gas when it is heated. ==Preparation== Barium chlorate can be made by reacting [[sodium chlorate]] and [[barium chloride]]. It can also be made by electrolytic oxidation of barium chloride, similar to the [[chloralkali process]]. It can also be made by reacting [[ammonium chlorate]], an unstable compound, with [[barium carbonate]]. This mixture is boiled, converting the [[ammonium carbonate]] to [[ammonia]] and [[carbon dioxide]]. ==Uses== Barium chlorate is used in fireworks to make a green color. It is also used in matches to make oxygen and make the match burn faster. ==Related pages== *[[Barium nitrate]] [[Category:Chlorine compounds]] [[Category:Barium compounds]]