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Ammonium perchlorate (NH4ClO4) is a solid rocket fuel used in space shuttles. When heated above 200°C, it decomposes to a variety of gaseous products, of which the most important are N2, Cl2, O2, and water vapor

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Ammonium perchlorate (NH4ClO4) is a colorless and an oxidizer. It is formed from reaction between Ammonia and perchloric acid. They are used in the manufacture of solid rocket fuel which are used in space shuttles.

When it is heated above 200°C, it decomposes to a variety of gaseous products, of which the most important are N2, Cl2, O2, and water vapor(H2O).

NH3+ HClO4—> NH4ClO4

Ammonia+Perchloric acid to give Ammonium Perchlorate

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