| Formula / Notation | AgNO3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7761-88-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 169.873 |
| Melting Point | 414 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 824 °F at 760 mmHg (Decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 4.35 at 66.2 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 61 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Silver nitrate appears as a colorless or white crystalline solid becoming black on exposure to light or organic material. |
| Also Known As | 7761-88-8; Argenti nitras; Lunar caustic; Nitrate d'argent; Silver mononitrate; Silver(1+) nitrate; Silbernitrat; Nitric acid silver(I) salt; AgNO3; Argerol |
| Category | Salts |
What is Silver nitrate?
Silver(1+) nitrate is a silver salt and an inorganic nitrate salt. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound and an astringent.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: silver nitrate
Other Names / Synonyms: 7761-88-8; Argenti nitras; Lunar caustic; Nitrate d'argent; Silver mononitrate; Silver(1+) nitrate; Silbernitrat; Nitric acid silver(I) salt; AgNO3; Argerol
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 414 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 824 °F at 760 mmHg (Decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 4.35 at 66.2 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 169.873 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 61 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Silver nitrate appears as a colorless or white crystalline solid becoming black on exposure to light or organic material. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Silver(1+) nitrate is a silver salt and an inorganic nitrate salt. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound and an astringent.
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Silver nitrate is: AgNO3