Silver salts
The industrial starting point for other silver compounds.
Nitrates and salts
Silver Nitrate
AgNO3 · CAS 7761-88-8The starting point for silver compounds, and a standard analytical reagent.
CAS 7761-88-8Grade on request
AgNO3Silver Nitrate
Overview
About Silver Nitrate
Silver nitrate is a versatile silver compound. It is used to prepare other silver salts industrially, including those used in photography, and as a reagent in analytical chemistry. It also has antiseptic uses.
In synthesis it is used for deprotection and oxidation reactions. Because silver ions bind reversibly to alkenes, it is also used to separate mixtures of alkenes by selective absorption.
Properties
Typical properties of silver nitrate
Reference values for the product. Lot-specific results are confirmed with each order.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Silver nitrate |
| Formula | AgNO3 |
| CAS No. | 7761-88-8 |
| Molecular weight | 169.87 g/mol |
| Grade | Confirmed per order |
| Appearance | Colourless to white crystals |
| Melting point | About 210 °C |
| Density | 4.35 g/cm³ |
| Solubility in water | Very soluble |
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Applications
Where silver nitrate is used
The main uses of this product across the industries we supply.
Analytical chemistry
A standard reagent, including for chloride determination.
Synthesis
Deprotection and oxidation reactions, and separating alkene mixtures.
Photography
A precursor to light-sensitive silver salts.
Antiseptic uses
Used for its antiseptic properties.
Storage and safety
Handling silver nitrate safely
Storage
- Protect from light.
- Keep away from organic compounds and flammable materials.
- Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Safety
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes: it stains skin dark.
- Prolonged exposure to high concentrations can cause burns.
- Wear goggles and gloves when handling.
This is a general summary. Always follow the safety data sheet (SDS) supplied with the product, and local regulations for storage and transport.
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Quality and dispatch
Checked, packed and on its way
Every consignment of silver nitrate is inspected by our quality control team before dispatch and packed to reach you in safe, intact condition.
- ISO 9001:2015Certified quality system
- Every lotInspected before dispatch
- Any order sizeSmall lots to bulk
- India and exportDedicated export desk
Questions
Buying silver nitrate from us
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We handle large, medium and small orders. Every consignment is inspected by our quality control team before dispatch and packed to arrive intact.
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