ammóniumperklorát

Ammonium perchlorate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NH4ClO4. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water. Ammonium perchlorate is primarily used as an oxidizer in solid rocket propellants. It is a key component in the propellant used by the Space Shuttle's solid rocket boosters and many other rocket and missile systems. Its ability to readily release oxygen makes it highly effective in combustion processes.

The compound is synthesized by reacting ammonium nitrate with perchloric acid. It is a strong oxidizing agent and must be handled with care. When mixed with fuels, it can burn rapidly and produce significant thrust. Decomposition of ammonium perchlorate produces nitrogen, water, and chlorine oxides. The environmental impact of its use, particularly the release of chlorine compounds into the atmosphere, has been a subject of study and concern. Despite this, its performance characteristics have made it a staple in rocketry for decades.