Ammonium Perchlorate

– Product Identification
CAS No. : 7790-98-9
EINECS No. : 232-235-1
H.S. Code : 2829.900090 (Non-Spherical Type) / 2829.900010 (Spherical Type)
Formula : NH4ClO4
Molecular Weight : 117.49

– Physical And Chemical Properties
Physical State : White acicular or spherical crystal, no impurity by eyes.
Melting Point : 350 °C
Specific Gravity : 1.95 g/cm3
Solubility : Soluble in methanol, partially soluble in acetone, insoluble in ether.

– Applications
– Used in Solid Rocket Propellants.- Space Launch (including the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster), Military, Amateur and Hobby High-Power Rockets.
– Explosives, Fireworks, Artificial Hail Suppression Agents, Oxidizing Agent and Analytical Reagent.
– Carved Agent, the determination of Phosphorus Content for Agricultural Research.
– For other Boron Hydrogen Salt, Reducing Agent, Wood Pulp Bleaching, Plastic Foaming Agent.
– For the diborane and other high-energy fuel materials, also used in Pharmaceutical Industry.

– Specification (Non- Spherical Type)
Testing Items / Quality Standard / Reference Testing Results
Purity (NH4ClO4) : 99.5% Min / 99.5%
Chloride (as NaCl) : 0.1% Max / 0.08%
Chlorate (as NaClO3) : 0.02% Max / 0.015%
Bromate (as NaBrO3) : 0.004% Max / 0.001%
Chromate (as K2CrO4) : 0.015% Max / 0.010%
Fe : 0.001% Max / 0.0008%
Water Insoluble : 0.02% Max / 0.01%
Sulphate Ash : 0.25% Max / 0.20%
PH : 4.3-5.8 / 4.8
Total Moisture : 0.05% Max / 0.05%

– Specification (Spherical Type)
Testing Items / Quality Standard (Q/DGJ.J.01.5.31-2010.) / Reference Testing Results (for 200um ± 25μm)
Purity (NH4CLO4) : 99.5% Min / 99.6%
Chloride (as NaCl) : 0.15% Max / 0.01%
Chlorate (as NaClO3) : 0.02% Max / 0.01%
Bromate (as NaBrO3) : 0.004% Max / 0.04%
Chromate (as K2CrO4) : 0.015% Max / ——–
Fe : 0.001% Max / 0.0007% Max
Water Insoluble : 0.15% Max / 0.12%
Sulphate Ash : 0.28% Max / 0.28%
PH : 4.3-5.8 / 4.9
K12 (SDS) : 0.15~0.22% / 0.16%
Total Moisture : 0.08% Max / 0.05%
Brittleness : 7.5% Max / 2.5%
Average Particle Size : (1). 100um ± 25μm; (2). 200um ± 25μm; (3). 400um ± 25μm
Remarks : – The Content of Anti-Caking Agents : K12 (SDS) / TCP at buyer’s option.
The importer must provide the original import permission for seller’s application of Export License.

– Transportation
Storage : Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Separate from acids, alkali, reducing agents and combustibles. See NFPA 43A, Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers.
Packing : In 25kgs net PP woven bags or 50Kg Iron Drums with pallets.
Hazard Class : 5.1
UN No. : 1442 Packing group: II