Formule moléculaireAgNO3CAS7761-88-8Masse moléculaire169.87 g/mol
SynonymesLunar caustic, Silver salt of nitric acid
Silver Nitrate is an inorganic compound used in chemical analysis, in photography, and as an antimicrobial agent in medical applications.
- Photography: Used in photographic film and paper for the production of images.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in chemical reactions, including the synthesis of other silver compounds.
- Medical Applications: Used in wound care and as an antiseptic.
- Analytical Chemistry: Applied in titration and as a reagent in laboratory experiments.
Appearance
Colorless to white crystalline solid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
AgNO3
Molecular Weight
169.87 g/mol
Melting Point
212 °C
Density
4.35 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, and glycerol
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but decomposes in the presence of light and heat
