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ammonium perchlorate [ə′mōn·yəm pər′klȯr‚āt] (inorganic chemistry) NH4ClO4A salt that forms colorless or white rhombic and regular crystals, which are soluble in water; it decomposes at 150°C, and the reaction is explosive at higher temperatures. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Evaluation of a population with occupational exposure to
airborne ammonium perchlorate for possible acute or chronic effects on
thyroid function. Ammonium perchlorate - an ingredient in rocket fuel and other
explosives that has seeped into water supplies across the nation - has
long been at the center of a heated controversy in California, pitting
environmentalists against defense contractors. These materials are
typically made of an aluminum fuel with an ammonium perchlorate oxidizer
built right into them, so they're very compact. |
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