Im not sure wich one of these apply to the combustion of carbon using Potassium Chlorate :
3( C ) + 2(KClO3) = 3(CO2) + 2(KCl) OR 3( C ) + 4(KClO3) = 3(CO2) + 4(ClO) + 2(K2O)
if second Reaction is true:
Hypochloride would be formed, would it be toxic?
Also the K2O would react with H20 in the air to Form KOH wich is caustic.
And i would also need only half the amount of Carbon fuel.
So is this reaction harmless :1st reaction
or does it create toxic fumes :(2nd Reaction)
thanks already
PS: is carbon a good fuel to use or an organic compound like powderd sugar?
PPS: would Hypochloride form Chlorate (ClO3) under high temperatures formed within the Reaction and the Oxygen Present in the air 3( C ) + 4(KClO3) +4(O2) = 3(CO2) + 4(ClO3) + 2(K2O)