Iron(II) perchlorate[1]
Names
IUPAC name
Iron(II) diperchlorate
Other names
  • Iron diperchlorate
  • Ferrous perchlorate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 237-704-4
  • InChI=1S/2ClHO4.Fe.H2O/c2*2-1(3,4)5;;/h2*(H,2,3,4,5);;1H2/q;;+2;/p-2
    Key: BJDJGQJHHCBZJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
  • O.[O-]Cl(=O)(=O)=O.[O-]Cl(=O)(=O)=O.[Fe+2]
Properties
Fe(ClO4)2
Molar mass 254.75 g/mol
Appearance Green crystals[2]
Melting point 100 °C (212 °F; 373 K)
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS03: OxidizingGHS07: Exclamation mark
Danger
H272, H315, H319, H335
P210, P220, P221, P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P370+P378, P403+P233, 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 1: Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures. E.g. calciumSpecial hazard OX: Oxidizer. E.g. potassium perchlorate
2
0
1
OX
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Iron(II) perchlorate is a salt of iron and has the appearance of a green crystal.

Uses

It is used in the process of manufacturing batteries and also used in pyrotechnics.[3][2]

References

  1. ^ "iron perchlorate". ChemSpider. ChemSpider. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Iron(II) Perchlorate Hydrate". American Elements. American Elements. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Iron(II) perchlorate 98%". Sigma Aldrich. Sigma Aldrich. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
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