Silver nitrate, also known as lunar caustic, is a soluble chemical compound with chemical formula AgNO3. Molecular weight: 169.87. This is a dry, white powder. This compound is a versatile precursor to many other silver compounds, such as those used in photography. Comparatively, it is far less sensitive to light than the halides. It is not light sensitive (even in direct sunlight) when kept inside a sealed container. It is called lunar caustic because silver was called luna by the ancient alchemists.
Silver nitrate is an inorganic compound with chemical formula AgNO3. It can be handled in room lighting without risk of light sensitivity. Molecular formula: AgNO3.
In solid silver nitrate, the silver ions are three-coordinated in a trigonal planar arrangement. It is not impact sensitive. It won't explode or ignite when struck between heavy objects. It is extremely soluble in water. (2,570g / Liter @ 25°C ).
Always use Distilled Water (the grocery store type) when dissolving Silver Nitrate.
When Silver Nitrate is added to water, the water cools. Silver Nitrate powder is generally toxic. The taste is extremely bitter! CAS NO.: 7761-88-8. Rub the wart or verruca gently with an emery file to remove any dead skin. Using a little water, moisten the tip of the silver nitrate pencil and apply to each wart or verruca for 1-2 minutes. Apply the protective dressing. Repeat after 24 hours. One further application may be applied to warts and four further applications may be applied to verrucas if necessary. Leave 24 hours between each application. Silver Nitrate is mainly used as the basic building block for making all Silver Compounds.
Preparation of Ultra Pure Silver Metal.
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