Potassium perchlorate (KClO₄) is an inorganic ceramic salt with crystalline structure, commonly encountered as a white powder or granular solid. It is primarily used in aerospace and defense industries as an oxidizer in solid rocket propellants and pyrotechnic formulations, where its thermal stability and oxygen-rich composition make it essential for reliable combustion performance. Secondary applications include percussion primers, matches, and specialized laboratory work; engineers select it over alternative oxidizers when consistent burn rates, temperature control, and long-term storage stability are critical operational requirements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20.53 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10.52 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.237 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.414 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.04919 | C/m² | — | ||
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij) | Matrix (redacted) | C/m² | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1253 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.7430 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.5786 | eV/atom | — |