Ammonium perchlorate

Ammonium perchlorate is a chemical compound composed of ammonium and perchlorate ions. It is a colorless crystalline chemical. It is a strong oxidizing agent and contains chlorine in its +7 oxidation state. It breaks down when heated slowly and detonates when heated strongly. It is made by the reaction of ammonia with perchloric acid. It is not very toxic. It is used in rocket propellants.

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Potassium chlorate
Sodium hypochlorite

Category:Ammonium salts
Category:Chlorine compounds
Category:Oxygen compounds