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Table 1.

Chemical characteristics of perchlorate

Chemical formula	ClO₄⁻
Chemical structure
CAS number	14797-73-0
Molecular weight	99.45 g/mole
Physical form	White crystalline powder or clear liquid
Common chemical forms	Ammonium perchlorate, sodium perchlorate, potassium perchlorate, and perchloric acid