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"Rackarock" consisted of potassium chlorate and nitrobenzene. It was provided in the form of permeable cartridges of the chlorate, which were placed in wire baskets and dipped in the nitrobenzene for a few seconds before use. For underwater use, it could be provided in cans instead.
The decomposition of potassium chlorate was also used to provide the oxygen supply for limelights. Potassium chlorate is used also as a pesticide. In Finland it was sold under trade name Fegabit. Potassium chlorate can react with sulfuric acid to form a highly reactive solution of chloric acid and potassium sulfate: 2 KClO 3 + H 2 SO 4 → 2 ...
Flash powders—especially those that use chlorate—are often highly sensitive to friction, heat/flame and static electricity. A spark of as little as 0.1–10 millijoules can set off certain mixtures. Certain formulations prominent in the underground press contain both sulfur and potassium chlorate. These mixtures are especially shock and ...
Armstrong's mixture is a highly shock and friction sensitive [1] explosive. Formulations vary, but one consists of 67% potassium chlorate, 27% red phosphorus, 3% sulfur, and 3% calcium carbonate. [2] [3] It is named for Sir William Armstrong, who invented it sometime prior to 1872 for use in explosive shells. [4] [additional citation(s) needed]
The velocity of detonation is an important indicator for overall energy and power of detonation, and in particular for the brisance or shattering effect of an explosive which is due to the detonation pressure. The pressure can be calculated using Chapman-Jouguet theory from the velocity and density.
[4] [5] The police investigation concluded that the explosion was caused by a 13-pound chloratite bomb planted near the bathroom of the restaurant, consisting of a chemical compound made up of potassium, sulfur and chlorate, a type of explosive said to be rarely used by domestic Spanish terrorist groups. [1] [2]
Miedziankit is a Polish explosive. It consists of 90% potassium chlorate and 10% kerosene. [1] Miedziankit was developed by Polish chemist Stanisław Ignacy Łaszczyński and patented by him in 1909. [2] It was widely used in Germany, Poland, and Russia in the years around World War I, when nitrate-based explosives were needed for the war ...
Around the turn of the century performance was enhanced in the Smith-Gardiner blasting cap by the addition of 10-20% potassium chlorate. [4] This compound was superseded by others: lead azide , lead styphnate , some aluminium , or other materials such as DDNP ( diazo dinitro phenol ) to reduce the amount of lead emitted into the atmosphere by ...