{"id":17853,"date":"2026-04-18T22:56:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T17:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aluminiummagazine.com\/mag\/?p=17853"},"modified":"2026-04-18T22:57:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T17:27:12","slug":"aluminium-chlorate-explosive-oxidizer-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aluminiummagazine.com\/mag\/aluminium\/compounds\/aluminium-chlorate-explosive-oxidizer-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"Aluminium Chlorate (Al(ClO\u2083)\u2083): The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aluminium chlorate<\/strong> is a highly obscure, unstable, and intensely powerful oxidizing agent. Combining the aluminium cation with three volatile, oxygen\u2011rich chlorate anions produces a compound that is simply too dangerous to store or transport easily. It typically appears as heavily hydrated, deliquescent crystals, and its only uses are tightly constrained within specialized explosives research and high\u2011risk energetic pyrotechnics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Basic Identification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chemical Formula:<\/strong> Al(ClO\u2083)\u2083 (usually hydrated as Al(ClO\u2083)\u2083\u00b76H\u2082O or 9H\u2082O)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alternative Names:<\/strong> Aluminium chlorate.<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Molecular Weight:<\/strong> 277.34 g\/mol (anhydrous).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CAS Number:<\/strong> 15477-33-5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> Unstable, colorless to pale yellow, highly deliquescent crystals.<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Physical Properties<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aluminium chlorate practically refuses to exist in a dry, stable state. The internal energy trapped inside the chlorate groups dictates its erratic physical behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.1 Key Data Table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Property<\/th><th>Aluminum Chlorate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Melting Point<\/strong><\/td><td>Unknown \/ Variable. Explosively decomposes upon heating before establishing a true melt phase.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Density<\/strong><\/td><td>Variable based on hydration state.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stability<\/strong><\/td><td>Exceptionally poor. Breaks down under friction, heat, or organic contamination.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Solubility<\/strong><\/td><td>Intensely soluble in water.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.2 Physical Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a laboratory, it appears as damp, slushy, ice\u2011like crystals. The material is intensely <strong>deliquescent<\/strong>. If left exposed, it draws humidity from the air until it dissolves into a highly concentrated, oxygen\u2011rich liquid puddle. Pure anhydrous aluminum chlorate cannot be effectively isolated because attempting to remove the water of hydration risks detonation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Chemical Behavior and Reactions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The defining trait of aluminium chlorate is its ability to release large amounts of oxygen when mechanically shocked or heated, vigorously supporting combustion.<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.1 High\u2011Energy Oxidation \/ Fire Hazard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chlorates are powerful oxidizers, and pairing them with aluminium creates significant instability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Observation:<\/strong> If a droplet of concentrated aluminium chlorate solution contacts wood, paper, or cotton, it supplies oxygen to the organic material. With minimal friction or heat, this can ignite a hot, intense flame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.2 Synthesis (How It Is Made)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because it cannot withstand heating or evaporation, it is produced in solution through double decomposition.<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Al\u2082(SO\u2084)\u2083 + 3Ba(ClO\u2083)\u2082 \u2192 2Al(ClO\u2083)\u2083 + 3BaSO\u2084 \u2193<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Process:<\/strong> Aluminum sulfate reacts with barium chlorate in chilled water. Barium sulfate precipitates as an insoluble white solid, leaving a clear solution of aluminum chlorate. Attempting to boil this solution to obtain dry crystals is extremely dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Industrial and Laboratory Applications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No major industry manufactures or buys pure aluminium chlorate in bulk. Potassium chlorate and sodium chlorate accomplish similar oxidizing tasks with much lower risk.<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.1 Experimental Energetics and Pyrotechnics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In specialized pyrotechnic research, liquid aluminium chlorate solutions are used to create fast\u2011burning, oxygen\u2011rich mixtures. The aluminum provides fuel, while the chlorate provides oxygen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.2 Historical Astringent (Discontinued)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Briefly, nearly a century ago, very dilute solutions were tested as astringent nasal drops and mouthwashes. The oxidizing effect acted as an antiseptic. This application was abandoned due to toxicity and the fire hazard when residues dried on shelves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Safety and Hazard Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca5<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GHS01<\/strong><br>Explosive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GHS03<\/strong><br>Oxidizer<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Critical Warning:<\/strong> Aluminium chlorate is both an explosive compound under friction and a powerful oxidizer. Dropping a dried crust or rubbing it against a carbon\u2011based surface can initiate a violent reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.1 Health Effects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Route of Exposure<\/th><th>Effect<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Inhalation<\/strong><\/td><td>Vapors from decomposing solution cause severe respiratory irritation and burns.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Skin Contact<\/strong><\/td><td>Astringent. Liquid penetrates skin and causes prolonged irritation. Can ignite if allowed to dry on clothing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Eye Contact<\/strong><\/td><td>Severe eye damage. Extreme burning.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Ingestion<\/strong><\/td><td>Highly toxic. Chlorates bind to hemoglobin, preventing oxygen transport, leading to kidney failure and asphyxiation.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Respiratory:<\/strong> SCBA required for large spills or decomposition scenarios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hands:<\/strong> Thick synthetic nitrile gloves. Never use cotton or leather gloves \u2013 they can ignite if contaminated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eyes:<\/strong> Heavy face shield over chemical goggles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Body:<\/strong> Fire\u2011resistant, non\u2011organic lab apron.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.3 Firefighting Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Suitable Extinguishers:<\/strong> Large quantities of <strong>water<\/strong> (to cool and dilute).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DO NOT RELY ON:<\/strong> Fire blankets, dry powder, foam, or CO\u2082 alone \u2013 the compound provides its own oxygen. Water is the most effective method.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <strong>Storage and Handling Guidelines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.1 Storage Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Container:<\/strong> Heavy glass. Keep bottle threads clean \u2013 dried residue in threads can react when the cap is twisted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Atmosphere:<\/strong> Keep chilled and securely locked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Purpose\u2011built explosive\/oxidizer magazine (metal or concrete).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incompatibles:<\/strong> All organic materials: wood, paper, skin, oils, greases, sulfur, phosphorus, powdered metals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.2 Disposal Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dilute heavily in a large volume of water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treat with a mild reducing agent (e.g., sodium bisulfite) in a fume hood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This reduces chlorate to harmless chloride ions, which can be safely flushed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <strong>Environmental Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spills are dangerous. If solution is poured onto soil, water evaporates, leaving dry crystals mixed with vegetation. Sunlight or physical disturbance can then ignite the material, creating a fire hazard. High concentrations are toxic to aquatic life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <strong>Comparison with Other Reactive Aluminum Compounds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Compound<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Formula<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Primary Nature<\/th><th>Primary Threat<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Aluminium Chlorate<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Al(ClO\u2083)\u2083<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Energetic Oxidizer<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Spontaneous ignition risk; aggressively feeds fires.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aluminium Nitrate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al(NO\u2083)\u2083<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Strong Oxidizer<\/td><td>Feeds fires but less sensitive to shock.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aluminium Phosphide<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">AlP<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Toxic Gas Releaser<\/td><td>Releases lethal phosphine gas.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. <strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Why use potassium chlorate in fireworks instead of aluminium chlorate?<\/strong><br>A: Potassium and sodium chlorates are stabilized by their cations. They sit calmly until intentionally ignited. Aluminium chlorate is too sensitive \u2013 even pouring it could trigger a reaction.<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Can I use this to clean my pool?<\/strong><br>A: Absolutely not. Pool shock uses calcium hypochlorite. Aluminium chlorate would create a fire hazard and poison the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: What happens if it dries on my cotton jeans?<\/strong><br>A: The concentrated solution soaks into the fibers. When dry, the residue can ignite from the friction of movement, causing a dangerous fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. <strong>Summary Data Sheet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Chemical Name<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aluminum Chlorate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Formula<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Al(ClO\u2083)\u2083<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Appearance<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Damp, slushy, ice\u2011like crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Thermal Stability<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Erratic; decomposes explosively on heating<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Defining Hazard<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Violent oxidizer; reacts with organics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Primary Utility<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Restricted to energetic pyrotechnics research<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Extinguishing<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Large volumes of water only<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/p><div class=\"pai-ad\" style=\"min-height:250px;visibility:hidden;\"><span style=\"display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 10px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #999999;\">Ads<\/span>\r\n<!-- Display-300x250-1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3838168351244230\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9933646018\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div><script>document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){\n        if(window.innerWidth <= 768){\n            if (\"immediate\" === \"delay\") {\n                setTimeout(function(){document.querySelectorAll(\".pai-ad\").forEach(el=>el.style.visibility=\"visible\")},0);\n            } else if (\"immediate\" === \"scroll\") {\n                window.addEventListener(\"scroll\",function(){\n                    let s=window.scrollY\/(document.body.scrollHeight-window.innerHeight);\n                    if(s>0.1){\n                        document.querySelectorAll(\".pai-ad\").forEach(el=>el.style.visibility=\"visible\");\n                    }\n                });\n            } else {\n                document.querySelectorAll(\".pai-ad\").forEach(el=>el.style.visibility=\"visible\");\n            }\n        } else {\n            document.querySelectorAll(\".pai-ad\").forEach(el=>el.remove());\n        }\n    });<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aluminium chlorate is a highly obscure, unstable, and intensely powerful oxidizing agent. Combining the aluminium cation with three volatile, oxygen\u2011rich chlorate anions produces a compound that is simply too dangerous to store or transport easily. 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