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.