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Silver oxide

IUPAC: disilver;oxygen(2-)

Ag2O Inorganic Compounds CAS 20667-12-3
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Formula / NotationAg2O
CAS Number20667-12-3
Molecular Weight231.736
Density7.14 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
AppearanceSilver oxide is an odorless brown-black solid. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999)
Also Known Asdisilver;oxygen(2-); Disilver oxide; AG2O; RefChem:56012; 20667-12-3; 11113-88-5; Silver oxide (Ag2O); Disilver(1+) oxide; SILVER RUST; ARGENTUM OXYDATUM
CategoryInorganic Compounds

What is Silver oxide?

Silver oxide (Ag2O) is an inorganic compound that appears as Silver oxide is an odorless brown-black solid. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999). It has a molecular weight of 231.736 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is disilver;oxygen(2-).

Formula & Notation

Ag2O

IUPAC Name: disilver;oxygen(2-)

Other Names / Synonyms: disilver;oxygen(2-); Disilver oxide; AG2O; RefChem:56012; 20667-12-3; 11113-88-5; Silver oxide (Ag2O); Disilver(1+) oxide; SILVER RUST; ARGENTUM OXYDATUM

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Silver oxide is an odorless brown-black solid. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999). Molecular formula: Ag2O. Molecular weight: 231.736 g/mol. Density: 7.14 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Density7.14 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Molecular Weight231.736
AppearanceSilver oxide is an odorless brown-black solid. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999)

Uses & Applications

Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.

Safety Information

May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.

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Key Facts

Term Silver oxide
Formula Ag2O
CAS Number 20667-12-3
Molecular Weight 231.736
Synonyms disilver;oxygen(2-); Disilver oxide; AG2O; RefChem:56012; 20667-12-3; 11113-88-5; Silver oxide (Ag2O); Disilver(1+) oxide; SILVER RUST; ARGENTUM OXYDATUM

Frequently Asked Questions

Silver oxide (Ag2O) is an inorganic compound that appears as Silver oxide is an odorless brown-black solid. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999). It has a molecular weight of 231.736 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is disilver;oxygen(2-).

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