Perchloric acid 0.1 mol/l (0.1 N) solution in Glacial Acetic Acid, PurReagent

PurReagent


Synonym:  PCA
Linear Formula:  HClO4
Molecular Weight:  100.46 g/mol
CAS Number: 7601-90-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 9.1 hPa (25 °C)
Water Solubility Completely miscible
B pt. 203 °C
M pt. -18 °C
Density 1.054 g/mL (25 °C)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226 - H290 - H314
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P280 - P301 + P330 + P331- P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P310
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 28111990
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 2789

Description

Application
Used in analytical chemistry (acid digestion titrations). Preparation of perchlorate salts. Used in electrochemistry and metal analysis. Applied in rocket propellants and explosives research (via perchlorates).

Purpose
For R&D

General Description
Perchloric acid is a strong colorless mineral acid and one of the most powerful acids known. It is highly soluble in water and forms stable aqueous solutions. In concentrated form it is highly reactive and can act as a strong oxidizing agent especially at higher temperatures.