Perchlorate is a chemical anion used in combination with many cations to form salts.
Keyword:
fertilizer
Keyword:
toxic
Layman's explanation:
Perchlorate commonly combines with Aluminum, Sodium, Potassium, or Magnesium to form their salts. Aluminum perchlorate is used as a solid propellant fuel in rockets, missiles, and fireworks. Other salts are used in fertilizers. Due to its ionic nature, perchlorate readily dissolves in water and is very difficult to dissociate. Studies have shown that perchlorate is toxic to the thyroid and can impair brain development when consumed through sources such as drinking water.
Miscellaneous comments:
Spartan'02, Wavefunction, Inc., Irvine, CA
Miscellaneous comments:
Structure was calculated using an ab initio method.
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