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Perchloric acid standard solution , 0.1MinAceticacid , 7601-90-3

Synonym(s):
PCA;Perchloric Acid;Perchloric acid solution

CAS NO.:7601-90-3

Empirical Formula: ClHO4

Molecular Weight: 100.46

MDL number: MFCD00011325

EINECS: 231-512-4

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -18 °C
Boiling point: 203 °C
Density  1.664 g/mL at 25 °C
vapor density  ~2.1 (vs air)
vapor pressure  6.8 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
refractive index  1.419
Flash point: 104 °F
storage temp.  Flammables area
solubility  Water (Sparingly)
pka -7[at 20 ℃]
form  Solution
color  APHA: ≤10
Specific Gravity approximate 1.54
Odor Odorless
PH 0.1 (H2O, 20°C)
Water Solubility  Miscible with water.
Merck  14,7153
Stability: Stable. Avoid heat. May form explosive peroxides. Incompatible with a wide variety of substances, including organic materials, alcohols, amines, strong acids, strong bases, acid anhydrides, finely powdered metals, strong reducing agents. Contact with wood, paper and other celullose products may lead to explosion, as may contact with a vari
InChIKey VLTRZXGMWDSKGL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP -4.62
CAS DataBase Reference 7601-90-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Perchloric acid(7601-90-3)
EPA Substance Registry System Perchloric acid (7601-90-3)

Description and Uses

Perchloric acid is a corrosive inorganic liquid that is colorless, odorless, and oily in nature. It is miscible with water and has a boiling point of 203 °C, a melting point of 19 °C, and a low vapor pressure of 6.8mmHg at 25 °C. A cold 70% aqueous perchloric acid solution is considered to be a strong acid or superacid (stronger than sulfuric and nitric acids) but is not necessarily a strong oxidizing agent. However, as the concentration and temperature of the perchloric acid are increased, so does its oxidizing power. Hot concentrated solutions of perchloric acid can be extremely dangerous (explosion hazard, fire hazard). Perchloric acid can react violently at room temperature with cellulose materials (e.g., wood, paper), oxidizable organic materials (e.g., alcohols, ketones, and aldehydes), and strong basic materials, resulting in an increased risk of fire and/or explosion. When heated, perchloric acid can decompose and generate toxic and corrosive fumes. Many types of metals can react with perchloric acid to produce flammable/explosive gases. Because perchloric acid becomes increasingly unstable (volatile) with increasing concentration, it is not marketed at concentrations greater than 72% v/v in water. It may explode by shock or concussion as an anhydrous material (e.g., if a spill of 70% perchloric acid is allowed to dehydrate). Mixtures of perchlorates with oxidizable substances are often explosive. Perchloric acid is attracted to water and disassociates readily to yield the perchlorate anion. The toxicity of perchloric acid comes from the toxicity of the perchlorate anion.
The potential danger of working with perchloric acid is sadly illustrated in a workplace tragedy. A mixture of perchloric acid and acetic anhydride exploded in a Los Angeles factory in 1947, killing 15, injuring 400, and causing $2 million in damages.

Perchloric acid salts are used as explosivesand in metal plating. They are also used as anoxidizer and as a reagent in chemical analysis. These salts are produced by distillingpotassium chlorate with concentrated H2SO4under reduced pressure..

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS03,GHS05,GHS07,GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H271-H290-H302-H314-H373
Precautionary statements  P210-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P314
Hazard Codes  C,O,Xi
Risk Statements  5-8-35-10-34-36/38
Safety Statements  23-26-36-45-36/37/39
RIDADR  UN 2920 8/PG 2
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  SC7500000
3
Autoignition Temperature 485 °C
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  3822 00 00
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  II
Hazardous Substances Data 7601-90-3(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 oral (rat) 1100 mg/kg
LD50 oral (dog) 400 mg/kg

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