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Definition of CsClO4
CsClO4, also known as Perchlorate de cesium in French, or Cesium perchlorate in English, is a chemical compound made up of Cesium (Cs), Chlorine (Cl) and Oxygen (O) atoms. It has a molecular weight of 232.365 g/mol. In the CsClO4 molecule, the Cesium atom and the Chlorine atom combine with 4 Oxygen atoms to form the perchlorate ion (ClO4-) and the cesium ion (Cs+). -
Characteristics of CsClO4
2.1 Physical properties of CsClO4: CsClO4 is usually solid, colorless and odorless. It has a neutral pH if dissolved in water.
2.2 Chemical properties of CsClO4: CsClO4 is combustible, producing unpredictable products such as chlorine gas, oxygen gas and compounds of cesium. -
Common chemical equations involving CsClO4
CsClO4 does not typically react with metals, acids, non-metals, or salts under normal conditions. -
Synthesis of CsClO4
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of CsClO4: Due to its unique chemical properties, the synthesis of CsClO4 is usually not performed in the laboratory.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of CsClO4: The industrial-scale synthesis of CsClO4 usually involves the reaction of Cesium with Perchloric acid (HClO4), resulting in CsClO4 and water.