Silver Nitrate ER 100g

Silver Nitrate ER 100g About

• Appearance: Colorless or white crystalline solid that darkens upon exposure to light. 
• Chemical Formula: AgNO3. 
• Molecular Weight: 169.87 g/mol. 
• Solubility: Soluble in water. 
• Purity: Typically available as extrapure, AR/ACS, or other grades, with varying purity levels (e.g., 99.5% or higher). 
• Storage: Requires storage away from combustible materials and organic matter, and should be kept in a clean environment. 

• Photography: Used in the production of photographic films. 
• Laboratory Applications: Used as a staining agent in protein visualization techniques (like PAGE gels and scanning electron microscopy). 
• Topical Treatment: Used as a cauterizing agent to treat wounds, over granulation of skin, and to stop or reduce bleeding. 
• Other: Used in the synthesis of other silver-containing compounds. 

• Safety: May intensify fires and be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage and is toxic to aquatic organisms.
• Handling: Requires careful handling and storage, avoiding contact with skin and eyes.
• Disposal: Should be disposed of as hazardous waste