Barium chlorate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ba(ClO3)2. It usually appears as a white crystalline powder with high toxicity. The main uses of barium chlorate include as an analytical reagent, as well as in the manufacture of fireworks and explosives.

 It is also used in the preparation of other barium compounds and as an oxidizing agent in explosives and pyrotechnics. The chemical properties of barium chlorate make it a strong oxidizing agent with the ability to react violently with many combustibles, so special care is required when handling it.

In terms of physical properties, barium chlorate has a density of 3.18 g/cm³ and a melting point of about 414 °C. It is soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol.

Barium chlorate is a versatile inorganic compound with various applications shown as below:

1. Analytical reagents: In chemical analysis, barium chlorate is used as a reagent for certain reactions.

2. Fireworks and explosives manufacturing: Barium chlorate, as an oxidizing agent, plays an important role in the manufacture of fireworks and explosives.

3. Preparation of other barium compounds: It is also a raw material for the preparation of other barium compounds.

4. Oxidizing agent in explosives and pyrotechnics: Due to its strong oxidizing properties, barium chlorate is used as an oxidizing agent in the manufacture of explosives and pyrotechnics.