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Potassium perchlorate, anhydrous, ACS, 99.0-100.5%
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
Specifications
| Melting Point | 400°C (decomposition) |
| Color | Black |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.0-100.5% |
| Solubility Information | Partially soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol.Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in acetone. Insoluble in ethanol,ethyl acetate and ether. |
| Formula Weight | 138.55 |
| Grade | ACS |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H271-H302 |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P220-P221-P264b-P270-P280-P283-P301+P312-P306+P360-P330-P370+P378q-P371+P380+P375-P501c |
| DOTInformation | DOT Class: 5.1, Packaging Group: II |
| EINECSNumber | 231-912-9 |
| RTECSNumber | SC9700000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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