How is potassium chlorate made?

Answer 1

There is a good method posted on: http://www.skepticfiles.org/new/003doc.htm (just read up to "Powder these to the consistency of face powder, and heat gently to drive off all moisture.") This basically describes taking bleach heating it, adding potassium chloride (easy-to-buy salt substitute), cooling the solution, and filtering it. Heating the bleach causes the NaClO (sodium hypochlorite) to decompose into NaCl (table salt) and NaClO3 (sodium chlorate). Upon the addition of the KCl (potassium chloride), the NaClO3 and KCl undergo and double displacement reaction creating the KClO3. 3NaClO ---> 2NaCl + NaClO3 NaClO3 + KCl ---> KClO3 + NaCl The method was easy and successful for me, but if worst comes to worst, do a Google search and it will point you in the right direction. Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes and this answer is not liable for any damages to you, due to attempting this process.

Answer 2

Potassium chlorate is typically made by passing chlorine gas through a hot solution of potassium hydroxide, resulting in the formation of potassium hypochlorite. This is then heated further to form potassium chlorate. It can also be produced by electrolyzing a solution of potassium chloride and sodium chloride.