What is Perchloric acid?
[[File:Perchloric-acid-3D-vdW.png|thumb|Perchloric acid diagram]] '''Perchloric acid''' is an [[acid]] that contains the [[perchlorate]] ion. It is produced by the [[oxidation]] of [[chlorate]] by [[electrolysis]]. The chlorate came from the [[chloralkali process]]. It is used to make [[ammonium perchlorate]], which is used in [[rocket]]s. It is a strong [[oxidizing agent]] and very [[corrosive]]. It is a colorless [[liquid]]. ==Related pages== *[[Perchlorate]] *[[Potassium chlorate]] *[[Ammonium]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Acids]] [[Category:Chlorine compounds]]