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Send EmailSilver Nitrate, Silver Mononitrate, 7761-88-8
Molecular Formula (Silver Nitrate): AgNO3
Molecular Weight: 169.87 g/mol
Chemical Name: Silver Nitrate
CAS Number: 7761-88-8
It is among the most important compounds of the silver element. The compound in pure form is stable in the presence of light. However, its aqueous solution deteriorates in the presence of light. In case of contact with organic substances, it is reduced to black metallic silver.
It acts as an oxidizing agent. It has the ability to be a cauterizing or sclerosing agent. It is an inorganic compound with antiseptic properties.
Other Names:
Silver Mononitrate
Nitric Acid (I) Silver Salt
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Physical and Chemical Properties:
It is in the form of a colorless or white crystal in physical appearance.
It has no odor. It has a metallic taste.
Its melting point is 212 ° C.
Its boiling point is 440 ° C.
It is soluble in water and ammonia. It has high solubility in water. It is soluble in glycerin.
Its density is 5.35 gr/cm³.
It is not flammable.
Silver Nitrate Usage Areas:
It is used as a raw material for preservatives and catalysts.
It is used as a silvering agent in mirror production.
It is used as analysis reagents.
It is among the most important compounds used in the production of light-sensitive materials.
It is used in the production of cyanide-free silver coating materials.
It is used in the production of topical antimicrobial ointments. In this way, it helps to stop bleeding by providing crusting in small amounts of bleeding wounds.
It is used as a staining agent in some electron microscopes.
It is used in the treatment of warts. It cannot be used in the treatment of genital warts.