Perchloric Acid

HClO₄

IUPAC: Perchloric acid

CAS: 7601-90-3

Descripción general

Perchloric acid is one of the strongest mineral acids known. It is a powerful oxidizer that can cause explosive reactions with organic materials.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Chlorine Cl 1 35,4500

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Analytical chemistry
  • Rocket propellant
  • Electropolishing
  • Explosives precursor

Datos curiosos

  • One of the few superacids, stronger than sulfuric acid

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Powerful oxidizer
  • ⚠ Explosive with organics
  • ⚠ Corrosive

Structure

SMILES

OCl(=O)(=O)=O

Propiedades

Tipo
acid
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
100,46 g/mol
Densidad
1,7680 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-17,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
203,0 °C
Solubilidad
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
99,9563
XLogP
2,3
TPSA
71,4 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
114,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perchloric Acid?
Perchloric Acid (HClO₄) is a acid compound with the IUPAC name Perchloric acid.
What is the molecular weight of Perchloric Acid?
Perchloric Acid has a molar mass of 100.46 g/mol.
What state is Perchloric Acid at room temperature?
Perchloric Acid is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Perchloric Acid organic or inorganic?
Perchloric Acid is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Perchloric Acid?
Perchloric Acid (HClO₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Chlorine (Cl).