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Potassium perchlorate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A11296.0E
2500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Potassium perchlorate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A11296.0E
2500 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: A11296.0E
also known as A11296-0E
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Price: 473.00
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
7778-74-7
IUPAC Name
potassium perchlorate
Molecular Formula
ClKO4
InChI Key
YLMGFJXSLBMXHK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES
[K+].[O-][Cl](=O)(=O)=O
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
White
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Purity (DSC)
≥98.5% (non-U.S. sourced material)
Assay from Suppliers CofA
≥98.5% (U.S. sourced material)
Melting Point (DSC)
299.0-306.0°C (non-U.S. sourced material)
Description
Potassium perchlorate is used in ammunition percussion caps, explosive primers, fireworks and propellants. It acts as a solid rocket propellant. It is also used as an oxidizer in colored pyrotechnic compositions and flash powder. It is used as an antithyroid and involved in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. The mixture of anthracene and sulfur with potassium perchlorate is used for generating black smoke signaling.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Potassium perchlorate is used in ammunition percussion caps, explosive primers, fireworks and propellants. It acts as a solid rocket propellant. It is also used as an oxidizer in colored pyrotechnic compositions and flash powder. It is used as an antithyroid and involved in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. The mixture of anthracene and sulfur with potassium perchlorate is used for generating black smoke signaling.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in acetone. Insoluble in ethanol, ethyl acetate and ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong reducing agents, powdered metals, strong acids and alcohols.
Potassium perchlorate is used in ammunition percussion caps, explosive primers, fireworks and propellants. It acts as a solid rocket propellant. It is also used as an oxidizer in colored pyrotechnic compositions and flash powder. It is used as an antithyroid and involved in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. The mixture of anthracene and sulfur with potassium perchlorate is used for generating black smoke signaling.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in acetone. Insoluble in ethanol, ethyl acetate and ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong reducing agents, powdered metals, strong acids and alcohols.
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