Silver Nitrate

AgNO₃

IUPAC: Silver nitrate

CAS: 7761-88-8

Übersicht

Silver nitrate is a versatile compound used in photography, medicine, and analytical chemistry. It stains skin and organic materials black.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Silver Ag 1 107,8700

Elementare Zusammensetzung

O
28,3%
Ag
63,5%

Verwendung

  • Photography
  • Antiseptic (wound cauterization)
  • Mirror silvering
  • Analytical chemistry

Wissenswertes

  • AgNO₃ was the basis of all photography before digital cameras

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Oxidizer
  • ⚠ Stains skin permanently

Structure

SMILES

[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[Ag+]

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
169,87 g/mol
Dichte
4,3500 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
209,7 °C
Siedepunkt
440,0 °C
Löslichkeit
2560 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
168,8929
TPSA
62,9 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
18,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Nitrate?
Silver Nitrate (AgNO₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Silver nitrate.
What is the molecular weight of Silver Nitrate?
Silver Nitrate has a molar mass of 169.87 g/mol.
What state is Silver Nitrate at room temperature?
Silver Nitrate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Silver Nitrate organic or inorganic?
Silver Nitrate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Silver Nitrate?
Silver Nitrate (AgNO₃) is composed of Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Silver (Ag).