Silver Nitrate

Description :

Silver nitrate is a natural compound that is used as an antiinfective agent. Silver nitrate topical (for use on the skin) is used to cauterize infected tissues around a skin wound. Silver nitrate can also help create a scab to help stop bleeding from a minor skin wound.

IUPAC Name: Silver nitrate
Chemical Formula: AgNO₃
Molecular Weight: Approximately 169.87 g/mol
Appearance: Colorless or white crystalline solid.
Odor: Odorless.
Melting Point: 212°C (414°F) decomposes upon melting.
Solubility: Highly soluble in water (approximately 1200 g/100 mL at 20°C).
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Industrial Suppliers: Companies that provide chemicals for industrial applications.
Silver nitrate is a versatile and important chemical compound with various applications in laboratory, medical, and industrial fields. Here’s a detailed overviewc