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.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| 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 |