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Inorganic Acids

Perchloric Acid AR/ACS 60%

RA000317 CAS 7601-90-3 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA000317
CAS number
7601-90-3
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
60%
Molecular formula
HClO4
Molecular weight
100.46

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Colour Clear colorless —
Odour Odorless —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -18 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 203 °C °C
Vapour density 3.5 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.5 - 1.6 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Infinitely soluble —
Oxidising properties The substance or mixture is classified as oxidizing with the subcategory 1. —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance A clear colourless liquid —
Nitrate (NO3) Max 0.001 % %
Phosphate and silicate Max 0.0003 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.0004 % %
Ammonium (NH4) Max 0.0002 % %
Heavy metal Max 0.0001 % %
Arsenic (As) Max 0.000005 % %
Copper (Cu) Max 0.00001 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.00005 % %
Lead (Pb) Max 0.00001 % %
Manganese (Mn) Max 0.00005 % %
Assay 60 - 62 % %
Mercury (Hg) Max 0.00001 % %
Potassium (K) Max 0.002 % %
Silver (Ag) Max 0.00001 % %
Sodium (Na) Max 0.002 % %
Specific gravity 1.54 —
Colour scale Max 10 Hazen Hazen
Residue on ignition Max 0.003 % %
Matter insoluble in ethanol Max 0.001 % %
Chlorate (ClO3) Max 0.001 % %
Total nitrogen (N) Max 0.001 % %
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.0001 % %
Free chlorine (CI) Max 0.0005 % %

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA000317-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA000317-PK-2.5L