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potassium chlorate [pə′tas·ē·əm ′klȯr‚āt] (inorganic chemistry) KClO3Transparent, colorless crystals or a white powder with a melting point of 356°C; soluble in water, alcohol, and alkalies; used as an oxidizing agent, for explosives and matches, and in textile printing and paper manufacture. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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``He had legal chemicals,'' Wainscott said, listing potassium chlorate, sulphur and assorted oxidizers - along with gunpowder - as the items found at White's home. The packages contained high explosives, or sometimes a "fiery cigar," a powerful incendiary device consisting of a lead tube containing potassium chlorate and sulphuric acid separated by a copper disk. |
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