Silver chlorate
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| IUPAC name
Silver(I) chlorate
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| Systematic IUPAC name
Silver(I) chlorate(V) | |
| Other names
Argentous chlorate
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.029.122 |
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| Properties | |
| AgClO3 | |
| Molar mass | 191.32 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | white crystals |
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| Melting point | 230 °C (446 °F; 503 K) |
| Boiling point | 270 °C (518 °F; 543 K) (decomposes) |
| slightly soluble | |
| Solubility in alcohols | soluble |
| Structure | |
| tetragonal or cubic | |
| Hazards | |
| Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH): | |
Main hazards
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Oxidizing solids (Category 2), H272 |
Inhalation hazards
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Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 |
Eye hazards
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Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 |
Skin hazards
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Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 |
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| Danger | |
| H272, H315, H319, H335 | |
| P210, P220, P221, P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340+P312, P305+P351+P338, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P370+P378, P403+P233, P405, P501 | |
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Threshold limit value (TLV)
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0.01 mg/m3 (TWA) |
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PEL (Permissible)
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0.01 mg/m3 |
REL (Recommended)
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0.01 mg/m3 |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Silver chlorate is an inorganic compound with molecular formula AgClO3. It exists in two forms: white tetragonal prisms, and cubic crystals. Like all chlorates, it is water-soluble and an oxidizing agent. It is light-sensitive, so it must be stored in tightly closed dark-coloured containers.