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potassium perchlorate
KClO4 Explosive, oxidative, colorless crystals; soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol; decomposes at 400_C; used in explosives, medicine, pyrotechnics, analysis, and as a reagent and oxidizing agent. Also known as potassium hyperchlorate.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Inorganic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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