Yttrium perchlorate
# Yttrium perchlorate

Yttrium perchlorate is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Y(ClO $_4)$ $_3.$ The compound is an yttrium salt of perchloric acid.

## Synthesis

Dissolving yttrium oxide in perchloric acid solution can produce yttrium perchlorate octahydrate.

## Chemical properties

Potentially explosive.

## Physical properties

The compound is soluble in water and forms a hexahydrate with the formula Y(ClO $_4)$ $_3•6H$ $_2O.$

