PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
IPI PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
AMMONIUM PERCHLORATE
- Chemical formula: NH4ClO4
- CAS no: 7790-98-9
- UN no: 1442
- Specification: MIL-A-192B grade A class 1 (dated September 2 1965)
Description: Ammonium perchlorate is the salt form of perchloric acid and ammonia. It is an inorganic compound. its main use is in the production of solid rocket propellants, explosives, fireworks and pyrotechnic materials.
Synonyms: AP
IPI Specification No: 10093
AMMONIUM PERCHLORATE
| Properties |
Units
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Values
|
Test Method
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|
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Min
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Max
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| Workmanship |
Odorless, white solid, free of visible impurities
|
4.6.1
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| Total moisture |
%
|
–
|
0.08
|
4.3.1.2
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| Surface moisture |
%
|
–
|
0.02
|
4.3.1.3
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| Water insoluble |
%
|
–
|
0.03
|
4.3.2
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| Sulfated ash |
%
|
–
|
0.25
|
4.3.3
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| Chlorate (as NH4ClO3) |
%
|
–
|
0.02
|
4.3.4
|
| Chloride (as NH4Cl) |
%
|
–
|
0.15
|
4.3.5
|
| Assay (as NH4ClO4) |
%
|
99.0
|
–
|
4.3.6
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| Sodium and Potassium |
%
|
–
|
0.08
|
4.3.7
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| Iron (as Fe2O3) |
%
|
–
|
0.0036
|
4.3.8
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| pH |
4.3
|
5.3
|
4.3.9
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| Particle size distribution: | ||||
| – Passing through U.S. sieve no. 40 |
%
|
99.5
|
–
|
4.3.10
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| – Passing through U.S. sieve no. 50 |
%
|
85
|
98
|
4.3.10
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| – Passing through U.S. sieve no. 200 |
%
|
1
|
9
|
4.3.10
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