| Formula / Notation | HClO4 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7601-90-3 |
| Molecular Weight | 100.46 |
| Melting Point | -170 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 19 °C @ 11 MM HG |
| Density | 1.6 to 1.7 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Solubility | MISCIBLE IN COLD WATER |
| Appearance | Perchloric acid, with more than 50% but not more than 72% acid appears as a clear colorless odorless aqueous solution. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Closed containers may rupture violently under ... |
| Also Known As | 7601-90-3; CHEBI:29221; V561V90BG2; DTXSID8047004; RefChem:6111; Dioxonium perchlorate solution; DTXCID6027004; 231-512-4; MFCD00011325; Perchloric Acid (70%) |
| Category | Acids |
What is Perchloric acid?
Perchloric acid (HClO4) is an acid that appears as Perchloric acid, with more than 50% but not more than 72% acid appears as a clear colorless odorless aqueous solution. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Closed containers may rupture violently under .... It has a molecular weight of 100.46 g/mol. Boiling point: 19 °C @ 11 MM HG. Melting point: -170 °F (USCG, 1999).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: perchloric acid
Other Names / Synonyms: 7601-90-3; CHEBI:29221; V561V90BG2; DTXSID8047004; RefChem:6111; Dioxonium perchlorate solution; DTXCID6027004; 231-512-4; MFCD00011325; Perchloric Acid (70%)
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -170 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 19 °C @ 11 MM HG |
| Density | 1.6 to 1.7 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Molecular Weight | 100.46 |
| Solubility | MISCIBLE IN COLD WATER |
| Appearance | Perchloric acid, with more than 50% but not more than 72% acid appears as a clear colorless odorless aqueous solution. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Closed containers may rupture violently under ... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Perchloric acid (HClO4) is an acid that appears as Perchloric acid, with more than 50% but not more than 72% acid appears as a clear colorless odorless aqueous solution. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Closed containers may rupture violently under .... It has a molecular weight of 100.46 g/mol. Boiling point: 19 °C @ 11 MM HG. Melting point: -170 °F (USCG, 1999).
Used in industrial chemical synthesis, fertilizer production, battery electrolytes, metal processing, and laboratory acid-base reactions.
Corrosive. Causes severe burns to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Wear appropriate PPE including gloves, goggles, and lab coat. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Perchloric acid is: HClO4