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Product Description
Sodium perchlorate (NaClO₄) is a colorless crystalline compound with strong oxidizing properties that plays an important role in many industrial and laboratory applications.
Properties
Chemical formula : NaClO₄
Molecular weight: 122.44 g/mol
Appearance: colorless or white crystal
Density*: 2.5 g/cm³
Melting point: 468°C
Solubility: soluble in water, soluble in ethanol and glycerol
Iterms | Specification | ||||
Ⅰ | Ⅱ | ||||
First Class | Qualified | First Class | Qualified | ||
Sodium perchlorat(NaCIO4·nH2O)ω/% | ≥ | 99.3 | 99.0 | 98.0 | 97.0 |
Water insoluble matter ω/% | ≤ | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
Chloride(CL)ω/% | ≤ | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
Applications
Chemical reagents
Sodium perchlorate is commonly used in analytical chemistry and laboratory preparations as an important oxidizing agent.
Electrochemical
applications
Used as an electrolyte in batteries and as an additive in electroplating.
Explosives and
pyrotechnics
Used as an oxidizing agent in some explosives and pyrotechnic formulations.
Security and Handling
Due to its strong oxidizing properties, special attention to safety is required when handling and storing sodium perchlorate. The main safety measures include:
Storage: It should be stored in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area, away from flammable materials and heat sources.
Handling: Wear appropriate protective gear such as gloves, goggles, and lab coats during operations.
Mixing Precautions: Avoid mixing with combustibles, reducing agents, or organic materials to prevent the risk of fire or explosion.
Waste disposal: Disposal should be carried out in accordance with local regulations to avoid environmental contamination.
Chemical reaction
Thermal decomposition:
At high temperatures, sodium perchlorate decomposes into sodium chloride and oxygen:
NaClO4→NaCl+2O2
Reduction reaction:
When sodium perchlorate reacts with a reducing agent, a large amount of energy will be released, which may lead to combustion or explosion.
Cautions
Due to its strong oxidizing properties, sodium perchlorate should be used with extreme caution in industry and laboratories to ensure that all safety procedures are followed to prevent accidents.