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corrosive

AMMONIUM PERCHLORATE

Chemical formula: NH4ClO4
CAS no:
7790-98-9
UN no:
1442

Description: Ammonium perchlorate is the salt form of perchloric acid and ammonia. It is an inorganic compound. its main use is in the production of solid rocket propellants, explosives, fireworks and pyrotechnic materials.

Synonyms: AP


Properties
Units
Values
Test Method
 
 
Min
Max
 
Workmanship
Odorless, white solid, free of visible impurities
4.6.1
Total moisture
%
-
0.08
4.3.1.2
Surface moisture
%
-
0.02
4.3.1.3
Water insoluble
%
-
0.03
4.3.2
Sulfated ash
%
-
0.25
4.3.3
Chlorate (as NH4ClO3)
%
-
0.02
4.3.4
Chloride (as NH4Cl)
%
-
0.15
4.3.5
Assay (as NH4ClO4)
%
99.0
-
4.3.6
Sodium and Potassium
%
-
0.08
4.3.7
Iron (as Fe2O3)
%
-
0.0036
4.3.8
pH
 
4.3
5.3
4.3.9
Particle size distribution:
 
 
 
 
- Passing through U.S. sieve no. 40
%
99.5
-
4.3.10
- Passing through U.S. sieve no. 50
%
85
98
4.3.10
- Passing through U.S. sieve no. 200
%
1
9
4.3.10

IPI Specification No: 10093

This specification meets the requirements of military specification MIL-A-192B grade A class 1 (dated September 2 1965)


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