Sodium perchlorate is a water soluble perchlorate salt. It is prepared by electrolyzing aqueous sodium chlorate solution. It is a strong oxidizing agent. On impregnating porous silicon with sodium perchlorate it forms an explosive composite which has been investigated.
Synonyms: Hyperchloric acid sodium salt
Molecular Formula: ClNaO4
Molecular Weight: 122.44
Linear Structural Formula: NaClO4
MDL Number: MFCD00003480
Purity: >=98.0%
Melting Point: 468 C (lit.)
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H271-H302-H319-H373
Precautionary statements: P220-P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes (Europe) : O,Xn
Risk Statements (Europe): 9-22-36-48/22
Safety Statements (Europe): 13-22-27
WGK Germany: 1