Silver Chloride

AgCl

IUPAC: Silver chloride

CAS: 7783-90-6

Ikhtisar

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.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Chlorine Cl 1 35,4500
Silver Ag 1 107,8700

Komposisi Elemental

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Light sensitive

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Ag]

Sifat

Jenis
salt
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
143,32 g/mol
Kerapatan
5,5600 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
455,0 °C
Titik Didih
1547,0 °C
Kelarutan
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).