What is Ammonium perchlorate?
'''Ammonium perchlorate''' is a [[chemical compound]] composed of [[ammonium]] and [[perchlorate]] [[ion]]s. 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 [[detonation|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 propellant]]s. ==Related pages== *[[Potassium chlorate]] *[[Sodium hypochlorite]] . {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Nitrogen compounds]] [[Category:Chlorine compounds]]