Radium chlorate is an inorganic compound with formula Ra(ClO3)2.
While pure radium chlorate has never been prepared, it is known to form coprecipitates using barium chlorate as a carrier. These react with excess ammoniacal ammonium carbonate to form a mixed precipitate of radium carbonate with barium carbonate.
Predicted values of its thermodynamic properties are available from Lowson (1985).
Synthesis
Solutions containing radium chlorate may be obtained by dissolving soluble radium salts in a solution of barium chlorate:
- Ra2 Ba(ClO3)2 → Ra(ClO3)2 Ba2
Applications
It is claimed to have application in the production of self luminous watch components.
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