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Potassium perchlorate

ACS reagent, ≥99%

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Linear Formula:
KClO4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
138.55
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NB.24

grade

ACS reagent

Quality Level

Assay

≥99%
99.0-100.5%

form

powder

reaction suitability

reagent type: oxidant

impurities

≤0.005% insolubles

pH

5.0-6.5 (25 °C, 13.9 g/L)

mp

400 °C (dec.) (lit.)

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.003%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.001%

cation traces

Ca: ≤0.005%
Fe: ≤5 ppm
Na: ≤0.02%
heavy metals: ≤5 ppm (by ICP)

SMILES string

[K+].[O-]Cl(=O)(=O)=O

InChI

1S/ClHO4.K/c2-1(3,4)5;/h(H,2,3,4,5);/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

YLMGFJXSLBMXHK-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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Application


  • Properties of Mixed Crystal Coprecipitation Substances of Ammonium Nitrate and Potassium Perchlorate Prepared by the Evaporative Solvent Method: This study presents a novel method for the preparation of mixed crystal coprecipitation substances combining ammonium nitrate and potassium perchlorate, offering potential advancements in energetic materials and explosive compositions (Zi et al., 2024).

  • The Influence of Potassium Salts Phase Stabilizers and Binder Matrix on the Properties of Novel Composite Rocket Propellants Based on Ammonium Nitrate: Investigates the role of potassium salts as phase stabilizers in enhancing the mechanical properties and stability of novel composite rocket propellants, providing insights into the development of more efficient and safer rocket propellants (Rotariu et al., 2022).

  • Synergetic Effect of Potassium Oxysalts on Combustion and Ignition of Al/CuO Composites: Examines the synergistic effects of potassium oxysalts on the combustion and ignition behaviors of aluminum and copper oxide composites, highlighting potential improvements in pyrotechnic formulations (Ma et al., 2021).

  • Thermal behavior and combustion of Al nanoparticles/ MnO(2)-nanorods nanothermites with addition of potassium perchlorate: Explores the thermal decomposition and combustion characteristics of aluminum nanoparticles and manganese dioxide nanorods enhanced with potassium perchlorate, aiming at applications in energetic materials and pyrotechnics (Song et al., 2019).

  • The emerging role of titrimetry in late nineteenth-century industrial problem solving: the example of trace analysis for perchlorate in Chile saltpetre: Historical analysis of the use of titrimetry for detecting trace amounts of perchlorate in Chile saltpetre, demonstrating early industrial applications of potassium perchlorate in quality control and regulatory contexts (Travis, 2014).

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Ox. Sol. 1

Storage Class Code

5.1A - Strongly oxidizing hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Y Hiasa et al.
Japanese journal of cancer research : Gann, 78(12), 1335-1340 (1987-12-01)
The effect of 1000 ppm potassium perchlorate (KClO4), 1000 ppm potassium iodide (KI) or 1000 ppm propylthiouracil (PTU) in the diet on the development of thyroid tumors was studied histologically and biochemically in Wistar rats given a single ip injection
Evangelos Kalamaras et al.
Faraday discussions, 215(0), 329-344 (2019-04-04)
Utilising photoelectrochemical (PEC) devices to produce sustainable fuels from water and CO2 is a very attractive strategy, in which sunlight is used to convert the greenhouse gas (CO2) into a usable form of stored chemical energy. While significant progress has
Manuel E Ortiz-Santaliestra et al.
Archives of environmental contamination and toxicology, 53(4), 639-646 (2007-07-28)
Amphibians are sensitive to a great variety of agrochemicals. Nitrate compounds are commonly applied as fertilizers, whereas perchlorate salts occur as by-products of the military industry and in some nitrate fertilizers. Both compounds are highly soluble and can easily diffuse
Baohua Gu et al.
Environmental science & technology, 41(17), 6277-6282 (2007-10-17)
Treatment of perchlorate-contaminated water using highly selective, regenerable ion-exchange and perchlorate-destruction technologies was demonstrated at a field site in California. Four treatment and four regeneration cycles were carried out, and no significant deterioration of resin performance was noted in 2
V Jahagirdar et al.
Journal of neuroendocrinology, 24(8), 1126-1134 (2012-03-23)
Steroid hormones exert profound effects on the development of brain areas controlling complex cognitive function in adulthood. One class, progestins, may contribute by acting on the progestin receptor (PR), which is transiently expressed in a critical layer of developing cortex:

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