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Potassium perchlorate, anhydrous, ACS, 99.0-100.5%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
For Parr Bomb Work
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 01163036
Description
For Parr Bomb WorkPotassium 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.
Specifications
Potassium perchlorate, anhydrous | |
For analysis ACS | |
Black | |
500 g | |
ClKO4 | |
potassium perchlorate, perchloracap, astrumal, peroidin, perchloric acid, potassium salt, irenat, potassium hyperchloride, perchloric acid, potassium salt 1:1, potassium perchlorate kclo4, potassium perchlorate usp | |
YLMGFJXSLBMXHK-UHFFFAOYSA-M | |
potassium;perchlorate | |
516900 | |
ACS | |
Hygroscopic | |
2.52 |
400°C (decomposition) | |
7778-74-7 | |
Powder | |
99.0-100.5% | |
MFCD00011362 | |
Partially soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol.Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in acetone. Insoluble in ethanol,ethyl acetate and ether. | |
[K+].[O-][Cl](=O)(=O)=O | |
138.54 | |
138.55 | |
Odorless | |
White powder |
Chemical Identifiers
7778-74-7 | |
138.54 | |
YLMGFJXSLBMXHK-UHFFFAOYSA-M | |
516900 | |
[K+].[O-][Cl](=O)(=O)=O |
ClKO4 | |
MFCD00011362 | |
potassium perchlorate, perchloracap, astrumal, peroidin, perchloric acid, potassium salt, irenat, potassium hyperchloride, perchloric acid, potassium salt 1:1, potassium perchlorate kclo4, potassium perchlorate usp | |
potassium;perchlorate |
Safety and Handling
P210-P220-P221-P264b-P270-P280-P283-P301+P312-P306+P360-P330-P370+P378q-P371+P380+P375-P501c
H271-H302
DOTInformation : DOT Class: 5.1, Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber : 231-912-9
RTECSNumber : SC9700000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only