In this video I synthesize the very unique and potentially explosive compound potassium tetraperoxochromate (V)
This is a fairly energetic compound on its own, but an incredibly powerful oxidizer when used in binary mixtures. What is most interesting to me is the structure of the chemical, representing both a rare example of pentavalent chromium, and a complex stabilized only by peroxide ligands.

DISCLAIMER: Even though this compound is a very weak explosive on its, this should still not be performed by anyone but those with formal training in handling energetic compounds. Note that this process involves the extensive use of hexavalent chromium, which is a powerful carcinogen and lethally toxic in very small quantities on its own.

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