Potassium perchlorate (2024)

Potassium perchlorate - Names and Identifiers

Name Potassium perchlorate
Synonyms KClO4
Irenat
Irenal
UN1489
Peroidin
Astrumal
HSDB 1222
Perchloracap
UNII-42255P5X4D
Potassium perchlorate
perchloratedepotassium
Potassium hyperchloride
KM potassium perchlorate
Potassium perchlorate, solid
Potassium perchlorate (KClO4)
Perchloric acid, potassium salt
Potassium perchlorate, solution
Spectrex Fire Extinguishant Formulation A
Potassium perchlorate, solid [UN1489] [Oxidizer]
Potassium perchlorate, solution [UN1489] [Oxidizer]
CAS 7778-74-7
EINECS 231-912-9
InChI InChI=1/ClHO4.K/c2-1(3,4)5;/h(H,2,3,4,5);/q;+1/p-1

Potassium perchlorate - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaClKO4
Molar Mass138.55
Density2.52
Melting Point400°C (dec.)(lit.)
Boling Point400°C
Water Solubility17 g/L (20 ºC)
SolubilityH2O: 0.1M at20°C, clear, colorless
Vapor Presure0Pa at 25℃
Vapor Density4.8 (vs air)
AppearancePowder
Specific Gravity2.52
ColorClear colorless to slightly yellow
OdorOdorless
Solubility Product Constant(Ksp)pKsp: 1.98
Merck14,7653
PH5.0 (10g/l, H2O, 25℃)
Storage ConditionStore at +5°C to +30°C.
StabilityStable. Strong oxidiser - contact with combustible materials may lead to fire or explosion. Incompatible with reducing agents, organic materials. Forms explosive mixtures with alcohols.
SensitiveHygroscopic
Physical and Chemical PropertiesCharacter: colorless orthorhombic crystal or white powder.
melting point 610 ℃ ± 10 ℃
relative density 2.52
solubility slightly soluble in water, almost insoluble in alcohol and ether.
UseMainly used in explosives, photography, fireworks, medicine and other departments

Potassium perchlorate - Risk and Safety

Risk CodesR9 - Explosive when mixed with combustible material
R22 - Harmful if swallowed
Safety DescriptionS13 - Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs.
S22 - Do not breathe dust.
S27 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
UN IDsUN 1489 5.1/PG 2
WGK Germany1
RTECSSC9700000
TSCAYes
HS Code2829 90 10
Hazard Class5.1
Packing GroupII

Potassium perchlorate - Upstream Downstream Industry

Raw MaterialsPotassium chloride
Potassium chlorate
Sodium Chlorate
Sodium Chloride
Downstream ProductsPotassium perchlorate

Potassium perchlorate - Nature

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colorless crystal or white crystalline powder. Melting point of 610 deg C, about 400 deg C decomposition; d 2. 52. Soluble in 65 parts of cold water, 15 parts of boiling water, insoluble in ethanol. Heat is decomposed into potassium chloride and oxygen. When potassium chloride, potassium bromide, potassium iodide, copper, iron and the like are present, the decomposition reaction is intensified. With strong oxidation. Risk of combustion explosion when contacted or mixed with organic matter, reducing agents, and combustible materials. Dry solid perchlorate can cause explosion upon impact and vibration.

Last Update:2024-01-02 23:10:35

Potassium perchlorate - Preparation Method

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sodium perchlorate was dissolved in water and the solution was filtered. Potassium chloride was additionally dissolved in water. The two solutions were mixed, and the potassium perchlorate crystals were filtered off by suction, washed off the adsorbed CI-, and dried to obtain pure potassium perchlorate.

Last Update:2022-01-01 09:02:52

Potassium perchlorate - Use

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Analytical reagents. It is used as the combustion improver of rocket and jet propeller, the oxygen supply agent of submarine, etc., and has been applied in the fields of explosives, photography, pharmaceutical industry, etc.

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Potassium perchlorate - Safety

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has strong irritation. High concentration exposure, serious damage to the mucosa, upper respiratory tract, eyes and skin. Staff should be well protected, if accidentally touch the eyes, should immediately rinse with a large amount of flowing water. The working environment should have good ventilation conditions. Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Pay attention to moisture and rain. Should be stored separately from flammable, combustible materials, reducing agents, etc.

Last Update:2022-01-01 09:02:53

Potassium perchlorate - Reference Information

pH range of acid-base indicator discoloration 5.0 - 6.5
LogP-7.18 at 25℃
NIST chemical information information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link)
EPA chemical substance information information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link)
solubility in water (g/100ml) grams dissolved per 100ml of water at different temperatures (℃): 0.76g/0 ℃;1.06g/10 ℃;1.68g/20 ℃;2.56g/30 ℃;3.73g/40 ℃; 7.3g/60 ℃;13.4g/80 ℃;17.7g/90 ℃;22.3g/100 ℃
toxicity see ammonium perchlorate.
Use used as explosive, fuming agent, pyrophoric agent, oxidant, used in medicine as antipyretic and diuretic
used as analytical reagent and oxidant
used as explosive. For photography, pyrotechnic. The pharmaceutical industry is used as antipyretic and diuretic agents. It is also used as a smoking agent, a fire initiator, an oxidizing agent, and a chemical analysis reagent. For meteorological rocket.
mainly used in explosives, photography, fireworks, medicine and other departments
analysis reagent, oxidant.
production method electrolysis-double decomposition method the industrial sodium chlorate is added with water in the dissolution tank, the Human Vapor is dissolved at 45~50 ℃ to make it saturated (the solution contains sodium chlorate 650~700g/L), then barium hydroxide is added to remove impurities such as chromate, and after filtration, send the clarified liquid to the electrolytic cell for continuous electrolysis at A current intensity of 1500 A, A cell voltage of 5~6V, A DH of 6~7 and an electrolysis temperature of 50~70 ℃, when the concentration of the generated sodium perchlorate solution reaches 700g/L, it is sent to the reactor, preheated to 60~80 ℃, and then subjected to double decomposition reaction with potassium chloride solution. When the temperature rises to 90~100 ℃, the reaction is completed, the reaction solution was cooled to 30 ° C. To precipitate potassium perchlorate crystals, which were centrifuged, immersed, centrifuged, and air-dried at 100-110 ° C. To prepare a finished potassium perchlorate product. Its NaC1O3 H2O [electrolysis] → NaClO4 H2NaClO4 KCl → KClO4 NaCl
category oxidant
toxicity grade poisoning
Acute toxicity Reference range oral-rat LD50: 2100 mg/kg
explosive hazard characteristics explosive in case of organic matter, reducing agent, sulfur, phosphorus and other combustible materials
flammability hazard characteristics flammable in case of organic matter, reducing agent, sulfur, phosphorus and other flammable substances; toxic chloride smoke from combustion
storage and transportation characteristics warehouse ventilation; Light loading and unloading; And organic matter, reducing agent, separate storage of sulfur and phosphorus combustibles
fire extinguishing agent water and sand mist
toxic substance data information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link)

Last Update:2024-04-10 22:29:15

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