What is Ammonium chlorate?
'''Ammonium chlorate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is NH<sub>4</sub>ClO<sub>3</sub>. It contains [[ammonium]] and [[chlorate]] [[ion]]s. ==Properties== It is a colorless solid. The chlorate is an [[oxidizing agent]] and the ammonium is a [[reducing agent]], making it a little [[explosive]]. It explodes when in sunlight for a few minutes. It should never be crystallized as it can explode without any [[detonation]]. It can catch flammable things on fire. It decomposes completely to [[nitrogen]], [[chlorine]], and [[oxygen]] when heated gently. ==Preparation== It can be made by reacting [[ammonia]] or [[ammonium carbonate]] with [[chloric acid]]. ==Uses== It is used to make [[barium chlorate]]. ==Related pages== *[[Ammonium nitrate]] *[[Ammonium perchlorate]] [[Category:Nitrogen compounds]] [[Category:Chlorine compounds]] {{chem-stub}}