Perclorates

[NewChem]

Hi.

 

I have come to know that Potasium Perclorate can be made by adding Sulfuric Acid (98%) in Potasium Clorate. I have tried but it comes out a yellowish mixture. I guess potasium Perclorate have been formed but sulfer is aslo there.

 

adding 5 grams KCLO3, 50ml Sulfuric acid and 50ml water

 

KCLO3 + H2SO4 + H2O ------> KCLO4 +H20 + S ???

 

Do any one know how to get Potasium Perclorate out in it ?

 

My second question is, can we make Ammonium Perclorate with Potasium perclorate and Ammonium Hydroxide if yes than what is the best way making Potasium Perclorate from Potasium Clorate and then Ammonium perclorate.

Edited October 30, 2010 by NewChem

[John Cuthber]

"I have come to know that Potasium Perclorate can be made by adding Sulfuric Acid (98%) in Potasium Clorate. "

I doubt that, and I wouldn't try it.

[NewChem]

Well I have read it from a Fireworks book. I know Sulfur is dam bad thing for clorate. But I have made it and it is a yellowish mixture. Now what should i do? any way to remove sulfur from it?

 

 

 

 

 

"I have come to know that Potasium Perclorate can be made by adding Sulfuric Acid (98%) in Potasium Clorate. "

I doubt that, and I wouldn't try it.

[John Cuthber]

Take it outside, pour it carefully into a bucket of cold water, tip it down an outside drain and flush it away with lots of water.

 

Then go and read a chemistry book or even just read this

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloric_acid

Edited October 31, 2010 by John Cuthber