Ammonium perchlorate

Mild heating results in production of hydrogen chloride, nitrogen, oxygen, and water.

[9][10] During World War I England and France used mixtures featuring ammonium perchlorate (such as "balstine") as a substitute high explosive.

The primary use of ammonium perchlorate is in making solid rocket propellants.

Upon heating to 300°C, the AP degrades the organic adhesive, breaking the cemented joint.

[6] However, chronic exposure to perchlorates, even in low concentrations, has been shown to cause various thyroid problems, as it is taken up in place of iodine.

Ammonium perchlorate
Ammonium perchlorate
Unit cell of the crystal structure
Unit cell of the crystal structure
NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentine Flammability 0: Will not burn. E.g. water Instability 2: Undergoes violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures, reacts violently with water, or may form explosive mixtures with water. E.g. white phosphorus Special hazard OX: Oxidizer. E.g. potassium perchlorate