A critical component in the heads of safety matches.
Historically, improper handling has led to significant industrial accidents. Chlorate‐based homemade explosives: A review POTASSIUM CHLORATE
Pure potassium chlorate is relatively stable, but mixtures with fuel sources can become highly sensitive to friction or impact. A critical component in the heads of safety matches
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Often used in chemistry labs to generate oxygen gas through thermal decomposition.