Potassium Perchlorate
Product Description
| Product | Potassium Perchlorate |
| CAS | 7778-74-7 |
| Formula | ClKO4 |
| Synonym | perchloratedepotassium, Irenal, Perchloracap, Potassium hyperchloride, Astrumal, Irenat, Potassium perchlorate, Perchloric acid, potassium salt, KM potassium perchlorate, KClO4 |
Typical Product Specifications
| Molecular weight | 138.55 |
| EINECS | 231-912-9 |
| Melting Point | 400 °C (dec.) |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Density | 2.52 |
| Merck | 14,7653 |
| Solubility | H2O: 0.1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless |
| Water solubility | 17 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Stability | Stable. Strong oxidiser - contact with combustible materials may lead to fire or explosion. Incompatible with reducing agents, organic materials. Forms explosive mixtures with alcohols. |
| Notes | Potassium Perchlorate uses and applications include: Explosives; pyrotechnics; flares; photography; analytical reagent; oxidizing agent in solid rocket propellants; automotive safety air bags; in closure-sealing gaskets for food containers Suggested storage of Potassium Perchlorate: Hygroscopic |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals |
| Function | Propellant |
| Industry | Photography, Organics |
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