chlorate: Perchloric Acid and Its Salts

Perchloric acid, HClO₄, is a volatile, unstable, colorless liquid that is a strong, corrosive acid and a powerful oxidizing agent, especially when hot. It explodes if heated to about 90℃ or on contact with combustible materials. The monohydrate, HClO₄·H₂O, is fairly stable and forms needlelike crystals that melt at 50℃. It explodes if heated to 110℃. The dihydrate, HClO₄·2H₂O, is a stable liquid that boils at 200℃.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Commercial Uses of Perchlorates
• Formation of Perchlorates
• Perchloric Acid and Its Salts
• Commercial Uses of Chlorates
• Formation of Chlorates
• Chloric Acid and Its Salts

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