Silver Nitrate
Silver Nitrate
Silver nitrate (AgNO3) is a colourless crystalline silver salt and the main starting material for most other silver compounds. Akshar Shop supplies silver nitrate to laboratories, electroplaters, mirror makers and chemical manufacturers across India.
Key facts
| CAS No. | 7761-88-8 |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Nitric acid silver(I) salt, Lunar caustic |
| Chemical formula | AgNO3 |
| HSN code | 2843 |
| Dispatch from | Kolkata, West Bengal |
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Why buy from Akshar Shop: COA / SDS on request · GST invoice with every order · dispatch from Kolkata, delivery across India.
About Silver Nitrate
Silver nitrate (AgNO3) is a colourless crystalline silver salt and the main starting material for most other silver compounds. Akshar Shop supplies silver nitrate to laboratories, electroplaters, mirror makers and chemical manufacturers across India.
Uses and applications of Silver Nitrate
- Laboratory reagent, including chloride testing and titrations (argentometry)
- Silver electroplating and silvering of mirrors and glass
- Manufacture of other silver compounds and silver-based catalysts
- Indelible inks and marking inks
- Photographic and imaging chemicals
- Analytical and research work in schools, colleges and industry
Grades, forms and packing
Silver nitrate is supplied as colourless crystals in laboratory reagent (LR), analytical reagent (AR) and industrial grades, usually in small amber bottles because of its high value and light sensitivity. Please share your application, required quantity and any specification you work to; we confirm the exact grade, packing and COA with the quotation.
Why buy Silver Nitrate from Akshar Shop
- Proper GST tax invoice with product and HSN details for every dispatch
- Certificate of analysis and safety data sheet available on request
- Both bulk quantities and smaller packs, so you can trial before scaling up
- Pan-India delivery from our Kolkata base, with dispatch details shared on confirmation
Storage and handling
Silver nitrate is an oxidiser and is corrosive; it stains skin and surfaces black. Store in tightly closed amber containers away from light, organic materials and reducing agents. Wear chemical-resistant gloves, goggles and suitable protective clothing when handling, and refer to the SDS before use.
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Need the grade, pack size or price? Send an enquiry or WhatsApp +91 92303 82749. COA and SDS are available on request.
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Uses of Silver Nitrate
Silver nitrate has a wide range of applications in many fields such as biology, chemical synthesis, and medicine. Some of these uses of AgNO3 are listed below.
- Silver nitrate is a very versatile compound because the nitrate ion can be replaced by other ligands that can bind to the silver ion.
- Due to the ability of this compound to form a precipitate of silver halides when treated with halide ions, it is used while making photographic films.
- Many silver-based explosives can be prepared with a precipitation reaction of silver nitrate.
- In the field of inorganic chemistry, halides are extracted with the help of this compound.
- The branch of chemistry known as analytical chemistry uses this reaction to check for the presence of halide anions such as the iodide, bromide, or chloride ions.
- Mixtures of alkenes can be separated with the help of this compound since the silver cation binds with alkenes in a reversible fashion.
- When diluted with water to a concentration of 0.5%, silver nitrate can serve as an antiseptic in many medical setups.
- A diluted solution of AgNO3 can be administered to the eyes of a baby which is born to a mother suffering from gonorrhea, which combats the gonococcal bacteria and protects the baby from the onset of blindness.
- This compound is also known to be used for the treatment and the removal of unwanted warts in human beings.
Frequently asked questions about Silver Nitrate
What is Silver Nitrate used for?
Silver nitrate is used as a laboratory reagent, in silver plating and mirror silvering, to make other silver compounds, in marking inks and in imaging chemicals.
Which grades and pack sizes of Silver Nitrate are available?
We supply LR, AR and industrial grades, usually in small amber bottles. The exact grade, pack size and COA are confirmed with the quotation.
Do you provide COA and SDS for Silver Nitrate?
Yes, COA and SDS are available on request. Ask for them when you send your enquiry and we will share them with the quotation.
Do you deliver Silver Nitrate outside Kolkata?
Yes. Orders are dispatched from Kolkata to all parts of India by transport or courier. Share your delivery pincode and quantity and we will include freight in the quotation.
How should Silver Nitrate be stored?
Store it in tightly closed amber containers away from light, organic materials and reducing agents. It is corrosive and stains skin, so wear gloves and goggles.
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