What is KClO3? Important knowledge about KClO3.

Definition of KClO₃
KClO₃, also known as Zinc Carbonate or Zinc Monocarbonate, is a colorless chemical compound, in the form of white powder, which is insoluble in water. In English, KClO₃ is referred to as Potassium Chlorate. KClO₃ has a molar mass of 122.55 g/mol with the atomic mass of its elements being: K (Potassium) 39.10 g/mol, Cl (Chlorine) 35.45 g/mol, and O (Oxygen) 16.00 g/mol. Its molecular structure consists of one K+ ion and one ClO₃- ion.

Properties of KClO₃
KClO₃ is solid, colorless, odorless and has a neutral pH level. Chemically, KClO₃ is highly flammable, decomposes when heated and reacts intensely with strong oxidizing agents such as metals, acids, and non-metals.

Common chemical equation of KClO₃
The common chemical equations of KClO₃ include:

• Reaction with metals: 2KClO₃ → 2KCl + 3O₂ ->
• Reaction with acids: KClO₃ + 6HCl -> KCl + 3H₂O + 3Cl₂
• Reaction with non-metals: KClO₃ + P₄ -> KCl + P₄O₁₀
• Reaction with salts: KClO₃ + NaCl -> KCl + NaClO₃

Preparation of KClO₃
KClO₃ can be prepared from the reaction between KCl and H₂O₂. On an industrial scale, KClO₃ is usually produced by electrolyzing a solution containing KCl.