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Silver nitrate

Silver nitrate chemical structure
CAS Number7761-88-8
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight169.87 g/mol

What is Silver nitrate?

Silver nitrate is a chemical compound with CAS number 7761-88-8. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Linear Formula

AgNO3

Molecular Weight

169.87 g/mol

Grade

ACS reagent

Assay/Purity

≥99.0%

Impurities

Free acid, passes test
≤0.01% not HCl pptd.

Density

4.35 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility

water: soluble216g/100g at 25 °C(lit.)
benzene: soluble2.2 g/L(lit.)
ethanol: soluble20.8 g/L(lit.)
methanol: soluble35 g/L(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS03GHS03
GHS05GHS05
GHS09GHS09
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H272-H314-H410

Precautionary Statements

P220-P273-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310-P501

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Melting Point

212 °C (dec.)(lit.)

Anion Traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤5 ppm
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.002%

Cation Traces

Cu: ≤2 ppm
Fe: ≤2 ppm
Pb: ≤0.001%

EC Number

231-853-9

WGK Germany

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