SILVER NITRATE

SILVER NITRATE = Silver(1+) nitrate = Silver mononitrate

CAS-No: 7761-88-8
EC-No. : 231-853-9
Molecular Formula : AgNO3

Silver nitrate is caustic chemical compound, important as an antiseptic, in the industrial preparation of other silver salts, and as a reagent in analytical chemistry.  
Silver nitrate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula AgNO3. 
In SILVER NITRATEs solid form, silver nitrate is coordinated in a trigonal planar arrangement. 
SILVER NITRATE is often used as a precursor to other silver-containing compounds. 
SILVER NITRATE is used in making photographic films, and in laboratory setting as a staining agent in protein visualization in PAGE gels and in scanning electron microscopy.
Silver Nitrate is a prescription topical solution used in treating wounds and burns on the skin as an anti-infective agent.
Silver Nitrate is an inorganic chemical with antiseptic activity. 
Silver nitrate can potentially be used as a cauterizing or sclerosing agent.
Silver nitrate is a natural, inorganic chemical compound with antimicrobial properties that has been used in medical applications since the 13th century. 
Silver nitrate binds to selective amino acid residues under weakly acidic or neutral pH conditions making it suitable as a stain for identification of proteins. 
Silver nitrate is also utilized in the staining of nucleic acids and glycoconjugates in gels. 
Silver Nitrate is a highly water soluble crystalline Silver source for uses compatible with nitrates and lower (acidic) pH.
Silver Nitrate is generally immediately available in most volumes. 
High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. 
Silver nitrate consists of an ionic bond between the silver cation i.e., Ag+ and the nitrate anion NO−3. 
Due to the ionic nature of silver nitrate, Silver nitrate easily dissolves in water and dissociates into Silver nitrates constituent ions. 

Uses and applications of SILVER NITRATE:
-Silver nitrate is applied to the skin and mucous membranes, silver nitrate is used either in stick form as lunar caustic (or caustic pencil) or in solutions of 0.01 percent to 10 percent silver nitrate in water. 
The stick is used for removing warts and granulation tissue and for cauterizing wounds and ulcerations. 
Very dilute solutions are astringent and mildly antiseptic.
-Pure silver nitrate is an intermediate in the preparation of other silver salts, including the colloidal silver compounds used in medicine and the silver halides incorporated into photographic emulsions.
-Silver nitrates solution is effective against gonococcal bacteria and may be applied to the eyes of newborn infants to ensure against blindness from gonorrhea.
-Silver nitrate is often used as a precursor to other silver-containing compounds. 
-Silver nitrate is used in making photographic films, and in laboratory setting as a staining agent in protein visualization in PAGE gels and in scanning electron microscopy.
-Silver Nitrate is an inorganic chemical with antiseptic activity. 
-Silver nitrate can potentially be used as a cauterizing or sclerosing agent.
-Silver nitrate is used as a cauterizing agent and is available as a solution or an applicator stick. 
The applicator sticks, known as silver nitrate sticks or caustic pencils, contain silver nitrate and potassium nitrate. 
-Silver nitrate used as a titrant with potassium chromate as the endpoint indicator for a chloride test, a titration procedure standardized by the API to quantitatively determine Cl– (chloride ion) concentration.
-Silver nitrate is a versatile compound. 
The nitrate ion can easily be replaced by other ligands that bind to the silver ion.
-The ability of silver nitrate to form a precipitate of silver halides when treated with halide ions is in use while making photographic films.
When compared to silver halides, which are used in photography due to their sensitivity to light, AgNO3 is quite stable when exposed to light.
-Many silver-based explosives are prepared with a precipitation reaction of silver nitrate.
-In the field of inorganic chemistry, halides are extracted with the help of silver nitrate.
-The branch of chemistry i.e., analytical chemistry uses this reaction to check for the presence of halide anions like iodide, bromide, or chloride ions.
-Mixtures of alkenes are separated with the help of silver nitrate as the silver cation binds with alkenes in a reversible fashion.
-Silver nitrate serves as an antiseptic in many setups of medical.
-Silver nitrate can be in use for the treatment and the removal of unwanted warts in human beings.
-In fact, one of the oldest uses of silver nitrate was for cleaning wounds.
-Silver nitrate is often used as an intermediate substance to form other types of silver compounds. 
One type of silver compound, known as silver halide, is commonly made using silver nitrate. 
During the silver halide creation process, the nitrate (NO3) is replaced by bromide, chloride or iodide ions. 
These halides are frequently used in photography.
-Silver nitrate is the most widely used of all silver compounds, finding application in the synthesis of other silver compounds, as a catalyst in certain industrial chemical reactions, as an antiseptic and germicide, and in photographic processes.
-SILVER nitrate in acid solution has been widely used for the study of the distribution of ascorbic acid in tissues and cells.
-Silver nitrate is used as a caustic, antiseptic, and astringent agent.
-Mirror Solution Applications
-Electronic Materials
-Water Treatment
-Medical and wound dressings
-Silver nitrate is a useful chemical for many experiments including halide detection, halogen precipitation, mirror silvering, and metal displacement.

Physical and chemical properties of SILVER NITRATE:
Appearance Form: solid
Color: colorless
Molecular weight : 169,87 g/mol
Odor: odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point:
Melting point/range: 212 °C - dec.
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 440 °C - Decomposes on heating.
Flash point Not applicable
Evaporation rate No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Vapor pressure: No data available
Vapor density: No data available
Relative density: No data available
Water solubility: No data available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: log Pow: 5
Autoignition temperature: No data available
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Viscosity:
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: The substance or mixture is classified as oxidizing with the category 2.
Other safety information: No data available

First aid measures of SILVER NITRATE:
--Description of first-aid measures:
-General advice:
First aiders need to protect themselves. 
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
-If inhaled:
After inhalation: 
Fresh air. 
Call in physician.
-In case of skin contact: 
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. 
Rinse skin with water/ shower. 
Call a physician immediately.
-In case of eye contact:
After eye contact: 
Rinse out with plenty of water. 
Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
-If swallowed:
After swallowing: 
Make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). 
Call a physician immediately. 
Do not attempt to neutralise.
--Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: No data available

Stability and reactivity of SILVER NITRATE:
-Reactivity: No data available
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Decomposes on exposure to light.
-Possibility of hazardous reactions: No data available
-Conditions to avoid: 
Light.
No information available
-Incompatible materials:
Aluminum, Mild steel, Metals

Firefighting measures of SILVER NITRATE:
-Extinguishing media:
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx).
Silver/silver oxides.
Container explosion may occur under fire conditions.
Not combustible.
Has a fire-promoting effect due to release of oxygen.
Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
-Advice for firefighters:
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. 
Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
-Further information:
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. 
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

Accidental release measures of SILVER NITRATE:
-Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Advice for non-emergency personnel: 
Avoid inhalation of dusts. 
Avoid substance contact.
Ensure adequate ventilation. 
Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
-Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains. 
Collect, bind, and pump off spills. 
Observe possible material restrictions. 
Take up dry. 
Dispose of properly. 
Clean up affected area. 
Avoid generation of dusts.

Handling and storage of SILVER NITRATE:
-Precautions for safe handling:
Advice on protection against fire and explosion:
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Hygiene measures:
Immediately change contaminated clothing. 
Apply preventive skin protection. 
Wash hands and face after working with substance.
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Storage conditions:
Do not store near combustible materials.
Light sensitive.

Exposure controls/personal protection of SILVER NITRATE:
--Control parameters:
Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
--Exposure controls: 
Personal protective equipment:
-Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles
-Body Protection:
Protective clothing.
-Respiratory protection:
Required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.