Silver Chloride

AgCl

IUPAC: Silver chloride

CAS: 7783-90-6

Aperçu

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

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Chlorine Cl 1 35,4500
Silver Ag 1 107,8700

Composition élémentaire

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Light sensitive

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Ag]

Propriétés

Type
salt
État
solid
Masse molaire
143,32 g/mol
Densité
5,5600 g/cm³
Point de fusion
455,0 °C
Point d'ébullition
1547,0 °C
Solubilité
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

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).