Potassium Perchlorate
Formula-KClO4
Molecular Weight-138.55amu
Melting Point- 610oC
Boiling Point-400oC
State at room temp-solid
Molecular or ionic compound? ionic
Molecular geometry-teterahedral
Description/Characteristics-colorless
crystalline crystals or white powder
Uses-used as antithyroid agent with
one other medication to treat hyperthyroidism;
Other Info-reacts with a variety of fuels;
produced by double decomposition reaction
with sodum perchlorate and potassium chloride;
primary ingredient in fireworks
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