SILVER NITRATE

CHARACTERISTICS

• It is very popular chemical and it is present in the form clear colorless crystals.
• It changes its color to black when kept in air for a long time.
• It is odorless compound having bitter metallic taste.
• It is a strong oxidizing agent and caustic.

SOLUBILITY

• It is soluble in hot water, glycerin and alcohol.
• Less soluble in ether

BOILING POINT

• It loses its form when heated

MELTING POINT

• 212 ^OC

DENSITY

• 4.3

COMPOSITION

• It is prepared by the reaction of silver with diluted nitric acid

GRADES

• Technical, USP, CP, BP

PRECAUTION

• It is dangerous for skin and skin tissues.
• Always handle this chemical on wearing gloves.

silver nitrate uses

• It is used in photographic film, invisible lights, silver plating, silver salts, Mirror making, antiseptic compounds, hair dyes  and ink making products.