It is non-hygroscopic (doesn't easily absorb water from the air), making it more stable for storage than sodium chlorate. 🧪 Common Applications
Historically used as a mild antiseptic or disinfectant. 🔬 Chemical Reaction: Thermal Decomposition When heated above or in the presence of a catalyst like manganese dioxide ( MnO2cap M n cap O sub 2 POTASSIUM CHLORATE
), potassium chlorate decomposes into potassium chloride and oxygen gas. It is non-hygroscopic (doesn't easily absorb water from