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Revision as of 12:36, 6 September 2015
Calcium perchlorate is a chemical compound, a perchlorate salt with the molecular formula Ca(ClO4)2.
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Properties
Chemical
Calcium chlorate is a strong oxidizer. It will react with sulfuric acid to release perchloric acid, while calcium sulfate is precipitated.
Physical
Calcium perchlorate is a white hygroscopic salt, soluble in water, ethanol and methanol.
Availability
Calcium perchlorate is difficult to purchase from suppliers, being a perchlorate.
Preparation
Calcium perchlorate can be prepared by mixing a supersaturated solution of sodium perchlorate and calcium chloride.
- 2NaClO4 + CaCl2 → Ca(ClO4)2 + 2 NaCl
Calcium perchlorate is less soluble than sodium chloride and will crystallize from solution. Cooling the solution increases yield.
Projects
- Make concentrated perchloric acid
Handling
Safety
Calcium perchlorate is a strong oxidizer, but its hygroscopicity makes it less powerful. It is toxic if consumed.
Storage
In closed and sealed bottles, away from any organic material or strong mineral acid.
