Potassium perchlorate, anhydrous, ACS, 99.0-100.5%

Description

For Parr Bomb Work | CAS: 7778-74-7 | ClKO4 | 138.54 g/mol

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7778-74-7
• Molecular Formula: ClKO4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.54
• MDL Number: MFCD00011362
• InChI Key: YLMGFJXSLBMXHK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium perchlorate, perchloracap, astrumal, peroidin, perchloric acid, potassium salt, irenat, potassium hyperchloride, perchloric acid, potassium salt 1:1, potassium perchlorate kclo4, potassium perchlorate usp
• PubChem CID: 516900
• IUPAC Name: potassium;perchlorate
• SMILES: [K+].[O-][Cl](=O)(=O)=O

• 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
• Appearance: White powder
• Density: 2.52 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium perchlorate, anhydrous, For analysis ACS

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only