What is Potassium perchlorate?
[[File:Perclorato de Potássio.jpg|thumb|A crystal of potassium perchlorate]] '''Potassium perchlorate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is KClO<sub>4</sub>. It contains [[potassium]] and [[perchlorate]] [[ion]]s. ==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]]