Vanadyl perchlorate

Vanadyl perchlorate
Names
Other names
tripercloratooxovanadium
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
  • InChI=1S/3ClHO4.O.V/c3*2-1(3,4)5;;/h3*(H,2,3,4,5);;/q;;;;+3/p-3
    Key: XTDRROXTBUWEJW-UHFFFAOYSA-K
  • O=[V](OCl(=O)(=O)=O)(OCl(=O)(=O)=O)OCl(=O)(=O)=O
Properties
VO(ClO4)3
Molar mass 356.29 g/mol
Appearance golden yellow liquid or crystals.
Melting point 21-22 °C
Boiling point 33.5 °C in vacuum
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
 oxidant
Related compounds
Related compounds
 niobium perchlorate, vanadyl nitrate, chromyl perchlorate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Vanadyl perchlorate or vanadyl triperchlorate is a golden yellow coloured liquid or crystalline compound of vanadium, oxygen and perchlorate group. The substance consists of molecules covalently bound and is quite volatile; it ignites organic solvents on contact and explodes at temperatures above 80 °C.[1]

  1. ^ Fedoroff, Basil T; Sheffield, Oliver E. Encyclopedia of Explosives and Related Items Vol 10 of 10- U to Z, Page V5 (PDF). Vol. 10. p. 136.