Silver chlorate is an inorganic compound with molecular formula . 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.
Production Silver chlorate is produced by the reaction of silver nitrate with sodium chlorate to produce both silver chlorate and sodium nitrate:
Alternatively, it may be produced by the bubbling of chlorine gas through a suspension of silver oxide (), or by dissolving or metallic silver in chloric acid.
Structure normally exists as tetragonal crystals which undergo a transition to a cubic phase at .
Safety Aside from the potential dangers associated with strong oxidizers, silver chlorate may cause argyria, eye irritation, skin irritation, and temporary respiratory issues.
It also has the potential to detonate when heated very rapidly, or from mechanical shock. If exposed to ammonia it may form the explosive complex triamminesilver chlorate ().
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