Silver perchlorate

Silver perchlorate
Names
IUPAC name
Silver(I) perchlorate
Systematic IUPAC name
Silver(I) chlorate(VII)
Other names
Perchloric acid, silver(1+) salt
Argentous perchlorate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.029.123 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 232-035-4
UNII
  • InChI=1S/Ag.ClHO4/c;2-1(3,4)5/h;(H,2,3,4,5)/q+1;/p-1 checkY
    Key: YDHABVNRCBNRNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M checkY
  • InChI=1/Ag.ClHO4/c;2-1(3,4)5/h;(H,2,3,4,5)/q+1;/p-1
    Key: YDHABVNRCBNRNZ-REWHXWOFAI
  • [Ag+].[O-]Cl(=O)(=O)=O
Properties
AgClO4
Molar mass 207.319 g/mol
Appearance Colorless hygroscopic crystals
Density 2.806 g/cm3
Melting point 486 °C (907 °F; 759 K) (decomposes)
557 g/100 mL (25 °C)
792.8 g/100 mL (99 °C)
Solubility soluble in organic solvents
Structure
cubic
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS03: OxidizingGHS05: Corrosive
Danger
H272, H314
P210, P220, P221, P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P321, P363, P370+P378, P405, P501
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroformFlammability 0: Will not burn. E.g. waterInstability 2: Undergoes violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures, reacts violently with water, or may form explosive mixtures with water. E.g. white phosphorusSpecial hazard OX: Oxidizer. E.g. potassium perchlorate
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Silver perchlorate is the chemical compound with the formula AgClO4. This white solid forms a monohydrate and is mildly deliquescent. It is a useful source of the Ag+ ion, although the presence of perchlorate presents risks. It is used as a catalyst in organic chemistry.