We are offering silver nitrate.we are a renowned
silver nitrate manufacturer and supplier in india. Our silver nitrate is a dry white colored powder, used in various industrial applications. The silver nitrate, offered by us, is not light sensitive (even in direct sunlight), when kept inside a sealed container.
details : - it is extremely soluble in water (2, 570g / liter @ 250c)
- it is soluble in ammonia (forms explosive di-amine silver upon drying)
- it is not very soluble in concentrated nitric acid. (2 grams / liter)
- always use distilled water (the grocery store type) when dissolving silver nitrate
- when silver nitrate is added to water, the water cools (endothermic)
- silver nitrate powder is generally toxic, with extremely bitter taste
- always store silver nitrate in glass containers
- silver nitrate can be stored safely in polyacrylate (e.g.: "2 liter soda bottle" plastic)
- most of all, keep silver nitrate and it's solutions away from your eyes
silver nitrate properties : - cas number : 7761-88-8
- synonyms : agno3, silver (i) nitrate
- formula weight : 169.87 grams/mole -- (agno3 contains 63.50% silver)
- density : 4.35 grams per cubic centimeter (when compressed)
- density : 2.21 grams per cubic centimeter (in powder form, like we sell)
- particle size : 0.021 inches max - (21 thousandths of an inch)
- melting point : 2120c ( 4130f )
- boiling point : 4400c ( 8240f ) - decomposes
- shelf life : indefinite
uses of silver nitrate : - used as the basic building block for making all silver compounds
- used in the preparation of ultra pure silver metal
- a precursor to the preparation of silver (ii) oxide, ag2o. (it is heated to 1400f with equimolar naoh solution)
- decorative etching of high quality steel. (apply damp silver nitrate to steel, let stand for several hours)
- decorative glaze for ceramics. (raku)
- adding a beautiful patina to other metals, like copper alloys
storage of silver nitrate : - store silver nitrate in its original dark brown glass bottle
- keep bottle in cabinet and away from sunlight, pure silver nitrate is not light sensitive.