Strontium chlorate
# Strontium chlorate

Strontium chlorate is a chemical compound, with the formula $Sr(ClO_3)_2.$ It is a strong oxidizing agent.

## Preparation

Strontium chlorate is created by warming a solution of strontium hydroxide, and adding chlorine to it, which subsequent crystallization. Chlorine has no action on dry $Sr(OH)_2,$ but it converts the hydrate $(Sr(OH)_2·8H_2O)$ into the chloride and chlorate, with a small quantity of strontium hypochlorite also being produced.

