[1] Gallucci and Gerkin (1988) analyzed the structure of the hydrate isomer barium perchlorate trihydrate (Ba(ClO4)2•3H2O) by X-ray crystallography.

The perchlorate fails by a narrow margin to have regular tetrahedral geometry, and has an average Cl-O bond length of 1.433Å.

One method involves evaporating a solution containing barium chloride and an excess of perchloric acid.

[3] Another method of preparation involves the digestion of a saturated solution of ammonium perchlorate with hydrated barium hydroxide in 5-10% excess of the theoretical amount.

[6] Using an emulsifier makes the process of transporting and handling of the explosive material while still retaining its destructive properties at the end point of use.

[5] In order for the titration to be successful, a high concentration of a nonaqueous solvent, such as ethyl alcohol, 2-propanol, or methanol, must be present.