Perchlorate compounds are used in explosives and jet fuels. Nitrates are used in making rocket propellants, fertilizers, dynamite, and fireworks. Hard water contains high concentrations of calcium ions.
Chlorite compounds are extremely explosive when they come into contact with combustible material.
HClO 3 - 8. Hypobromite compounds are used to treat water supplies that are heavily contaminated with bacteria. Dichromate ions are used in the tanning of leather. 2- Sign up for a free monthly newsletter describing updates, new features, and changes on this site.