Potassium perchlorate

Potassium perchlorate is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is KClO4. It contains potassium and perchlorate ions. 

Properties
Potassium perchlorate is a colorless crystalline solid. It dissolves in water only a little. It is an oxidizing agent. It can react with glucose to make carbon dioxide, potassium chloride, and water. It can be mixed with sulfur, while potassium chlorate cannot safely be mixed. 

Preparation
It is made by reacting potassium chloride with sodium perchlorate. This makes the potassium perchlorate crystals.

Uses
It is used as a rocket propellant. It can also be used in fireworks and other explosives. Ammonium perchlorate is used more, though.

Related pages
Hypochlorite
Chlorite
Sodium chlorite

Category:Potassium compounds
Category:Chlorine compounds