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Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State
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White crystalline
solid
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Melting point
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400º C
(Decomposes)
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Specific gravity
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2.52
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Solubility in Water
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Soluble (Insoluble
in alcohol)
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PH
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5.5-8.5
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NFPA Ratings
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Health: 2;
Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 1; Other: Oxidizer
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Stability
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Stable under
ordinary conditions. Hygroscopic
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Applications
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Potassium Perchlorate is
used in the pyrotechnics to give a bright light for illumination. It is a
powerful oxidizing agent. It is used to manufacture explosives and
matches because of its ability to produce oxygen. Perchlorate
is a powerful ingredient of bleaching powder used in paper and pulp
processing and calico printing.
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Sales Specification
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Appearance
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White crystalline
powder
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Potassium per (KClO4)
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99% Min
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Water insoluble
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0.03%
Max
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Chloride
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0.03%
Max
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Chlorate
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0.03%
Max
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Moisture
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0.03%
Max
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Sieve residue 150 um
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0.50%
Max
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PH
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5.5-8.5
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Packing
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In 25 KG plastic woven bag, 40
bags per pallet.
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Transportation
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Packing Group:
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II
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UN No:
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1489
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Hazard Class:
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5.1
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