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NClO4

ceramic

· JVASP-94308· NClO4

Ammonium perchlorate (NClO4) is an inorganic salt ceramic compound primarily used as an oxidizer in solid propellant systems. This material is a key component in aerospace propulsion, where it serves as the oxidizing agent in composite solid rocket motors, and is also employed in specialized applications requiring controlled decomposition or energetic performance. Engineers select ammonium perchlorate for its thermal stability, well-characterized decomposition kinetics, and ability to be incorporated into binder matrices, though its use in sensitive applications requires careful handling due to its oxidizing nature.

Solid rocket motor propellantAerospace propulsion systemsEnergetic materialsOxidizing agentsComposite propellantsDefense/space applications

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	1,315.5	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	-203.1	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.06474	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	2.004	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	1.368	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	1.272	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

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