Silver Nitrate

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.