potassium chlorate
Match head ingredient
Potassium chlorate is a chemical compound (KClO₃) used as an oxidizing agent in matches, fireworks, and explosives.
It releases oxygen when heated, making it useful in pyrotechnics and early oxygen-generation systems.
The compound appears as white crystals or powder and is toxic if ingested.
Explosive light displays
- flash powderFast-burning metallic explosive mixture
- sparklersHandheld burning wands
- rocketsPropulsion-driven flying vehicles
- fountainsWater-spouting structures
combustion · ignition · propellant · display · explosions · flare · burst · matches
Electron-accepting reactant
- compoundCombined into one
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
inorganic · reactivity · electrolysis · solubility · chlorine · anion · cation · molar mass
Electron-accepting reactant
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
- flammableProne to ignition
- storageSpace for keeping goods
- handlingTreatment or management
toxicity · regulations · protective gear · goggles · ventilation · fire risk · spontaneous combustion · first aid
Substance prompting chemical change
- titrationMeasuring concentration by addition
- analyticalExamining parts methodically
- crucibleVessel for extreme heat
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
flask · precipitate · solution · concentration · molarity · preparation · desiccation · heating
fireworks
Explosive light displays
- flash powderFast-burning metallic explosive mixture
- sparklersHandheld burning wands
- rocketsPropulsion-driven flying vehicles
fountains · combustion · ignition · propellant · display · explosions · flare · burst · matches · fuse
oxidizer
Electron-accepting reactant
- compoundCombined into one
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
crystalline · inorganic · reactivity · electrolysis · solubility · chlorine · anion · cation · molar mass · valence
oxidizer
Electron-accepting reactant
handling · toxicity · regulations · protective gear · goggles · ventilation · fire risk · spontaneous combustion · first aid · corrosive
reagent
Substance prompting chemical change
- titrationMeasuring concentration by addition
- analyticalExamining parts methodically
- crucibleVessel for extreme heat
filtration · flask · precipitate · solution · concentration · molarity · preparation · desiccation · heating · test tube
potassium chloratereducing agent
Electron-donating chemical species
carbon · sulfur · hydrogen · charcoal · potassium iodide
potassium chloratepotassium chloride
Ionic compound, dietary mineral
sodium chloride · table salt · hydrogen chloride · sea salt · kosher salt