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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
Colorless, corrosive crystals that darken on exposure to light. Silver nitrate is used primarily in manufacturing photographic emulsions and silver mirrors. It is also used in [[silver%20plate|silver plating]], dyeing hair, etching [[ivory|ivory]], and as a colorant for [[porcelain|porcelain]] and [[glass|glass]].
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Colorless, corrosive crystals that darken on exposure to light. Silver nitrate is used primarily in manufacturing photographic emulsions and silver mirrors. It is also used in silver plating, dyeing hair, etching [[ivory|ivory]], and as a colorant for [[porcelain|porcelain]] and [[glass|glass]].
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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lapis infernis; lunar caustic; sølvnitrat (Dan.); Silbernitrat (Deut.); nitrato de plata (Esp.); nitrato d'argento (It.); zilvernitraat (Ned.); Azotan(V) srebra(I)(Pol.); sølvnitrat (Nor.)
 
lapis infernis; lunar caustic; sølvnitrat (Dan.); Silbernitrat (Deut.); nitrato de plata (Esp.); nitrato d'argento (It.); zilvernitraat (Ned.); Azotan(V) srebra(I)(Pol.); sølvnitrat (Nor.)
  
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|silver nitrate.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
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== Risks ==
  
== Other Properties ==
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* Strong oxidizing agent.
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* Toxic by ingestion and inhalation.
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* Corrosive to skin and mucous membranes. 
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* Fisher Scientific: [https://beta-static.fishersci.com/content/dam/fishersci/en_US/documents/programs/education/regulatory-documents/sds/chemicals/chemicals-s/S25526.pdf SDS]
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  
Soluble in water, glycerol, hot ethanol. Slightly soluble in ether.   
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* Soluble in water, glycerol, hot ethanol. Slightly soluble in ether.   
 
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* Tabular, rhombic shaped crystals.
Tabular, rhombic shaped crystals.
 
  
 
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! scope="row"| Melting Point
 
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| 212 C
 
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! scope="row"| Density
 
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| 4.328 g/ml
 
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight
 
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point
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| 444 C (dec)
 
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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== Resources and Citations ==
 
 
Strong oxidizing agent. Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Corrosive to skin and mucous membranes. 
 
 
 
LINK: [http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng1116.html International Chemical Safety Card]
 
 
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
  
 
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 725
 
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 725
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* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983  Comment: entry 8661
 
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983  Comment: entry 8661
  
* Website address 1  Comment: www.jetcity.com/~mrjones/chemdesc.htm - photographic chemicals
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* Website: www.jetcity.com/~mrjones/chemdesc.htm - photographic chemicals
  
 
* ''CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics'', Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980  Comment: ref. index=1.729, 1.744, 1.788
 
* ''CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics'', Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980  Comment: ref. index=1.729, 1.744, 1.788

Latest revision as of 10:41, 31 May 2022

Description

Colorless, corrosive crystals that darken on exposure to light. Silver nitrate is used primarily in manufacturing photographic emulsions and silver mirrors. It is also used in silver plating, dyeing hair, etching Ivory, and as a colorant for Porcelain and Glass.

Synonyms and Related Terms

lapis infernis; lunar caustic; sølvnitrat (Dan.); Silbernitrat (Deut.); nitrato de plata (Esp.); nitrato d'argento (It.); zilvernitraat (Ned.); Azotan(V) srebra(I)(Pol.); sølvnitrat (Nor.)

Risks

  • Strong oxidizing agent.
  • Toxic by ingestion and inhalation.
  • Corrosive to skin and mucous membranes.
  • Fisher Scientific: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Soluble in water, glycerol, hot ethanol. Slightly soluble in ether.
  • Tabular, rhombic shaped crystals.
Composition AgNO3
CAS 7761-88-8
Melting Point 212 C
Density 4.328 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 169.9
Refractive Index 1.729, 1.744, 1.788
Boiling Point 444 C (dec)

Resources and Citations

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 725
  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
  • Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
  • The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 8661
  • Website: www.jetcity.com/~mrjones/chemdesc.htm - photographic chemicals
  • CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index=1.729, 1.744, 1.788