Silver Chloride

AgCl

IUPAC: Silver chloride

CAS: 7783-90-6

Overview

Silver chloride is a white solid that darkens on exposure to light, a property exploited in photography for over 150 years. It is also used in reference electrodes.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Chlorine Cl 1 35.4500
Silver Ag 1 107.8700

Elemental Composition

Cl
Chlorine ×1
24.7%
Ag
Silver ×1
75.3%

Uses

  • • Photography (historical)
  • • Reference electrode (Ag/AgCl)
  • • Photochromic glass
  • • Infrared optics

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The light sensitivity of silver chloride was the basis of photography from 1839 until digital cameras

Safety

  • ⚠ Light sensitive

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Ag]

Properties

Type
salt
State
solid
Molar Mass
143.32 g/mol
Density
5.5600 g/cm³
Melting Point
455.0 °C
Boiling Point
1547.0 °C
Solubility
0.0019 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
141.8739
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Chloride?
Silver Chloride (AgCl) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Silver chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Silver Chloride?
Silver Chloride has a molar mass of 143.32 g/mol.
What state is Silver Chloride at room temperature?
Silver Chloride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Silver Chloride organic or inorganic?
Silver Chloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Silver Chloride?
Silver Chloride (AgCl) is composed of Chlorine (Cl), Silver (Ag).