Description

Potassium Perchlorate is an inorganic salt and a powerful oxidizing agent with the chemical formula KClO₄. This compound is valued for its high oxygen content and stability under standard conditions, making it a critical component in specialized industrial and manufacturing processes. It is primarily utilized by sectors requiring controlled, high-energy oxidation, including the pyrotechnics, aerospace, and analytical chemistry industries.

Application

• Pyrotechnics and Explosives Manufacturing: A key oxidizer in fireworks, flares, and solid rocket propellants due to its stability and predictable combustion characteristics.
• Aerospace and Defense: Used in airbag initiators, signal cartridges, and certain types of igniters and propellants.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a precipitating agent in the quantitative analysis of potassium and certain other cations.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a strong oxidizing agent in various synthetic and research applications.
• Electrochemical Applications: Used in the production of certain types of batteries and perchlorate cells.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an oxidizing agent in the manufacture of other perchlorate salts and specific organic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Perchlorate
CAS No.	7778-74-7
Molecular Formula	KClO₄
Molecular Weight	138.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Perchloric acid, potassium salt; Potassium hyperchlorate; Peroidin; Irenat; KClO₄; UN 1489; UN 1490
EINECS	231-912-9

Quality Control

Our Potassium Perchlorate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization, to meet exacting industry and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, heavy metals, chloride content, and other critical parameters are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Keep container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Isolate from combustible materials, organic substances, strong acids, and reducing agents. Observe all local and national regulations for storing oxidizing substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KClO₄)	≥ 99.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.003 %
Chlorate (ClO₃)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.003 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Moisture (Loss on Drying)	≤ 0.05 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.