Sodium chlorate - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sodium chlorate is a chemical compound. It is a crystalline solid. It is a strong oxidizing agent. Its chemical formula is NaClO₃. It contains sodium and chlorate ions. It is made by electrolysis of a hot sodium chloride solution. It is used as a herbicide. It is toxic because of its oxidizing properties. It is mostly known to be used as non-selective herbicide.

• Potassium chlorate
• Perchlorate
• Chlorate

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