The formation of NO2ClO4 as an intermediate during the low-temperature decomposition of ammonium perchlorate
Abstract
Analytical evidence has been obtained that an oxidized nitrogenous species is formed during the low-temperature thermal decomposition (ca. 500 K) of NH4ClO4; the estimated rate reaction of NO2ClO4 closely accounts for the observed rate of ammonium perchlorate breakdown and nitryl perchlorate is therefore identified as the reaction intermediate.