Silver Nitrate Laboratory Chemical
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Product Code : SCL-CA-12700
Quick Answer: The Silver Nitrate Laboratory Chemical is a silver salt (AgNO3) used under supervision for chloride testing, precipitation reactions, redox demonstrations and the preparation of dilute solutions in chemistry practicals.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Formula AgNO3, CAS 7761-88-8
- Molecular weight 169.8731 g/mol
- Used to identify chloride ions through precipitation
- Supports work on silver salts, nitrate compounds and ionic reactions
- Oxidising chemical, stored away from combustible and incompatible materials
- Sealed labelled container with batch and hazard details and a safety data sheet
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Silver nitrate |
| Formula | AgNO3 |
| CAS number | 7761-88-8 |
| Molecular weight | 169.8731 g/mol |
About This Product
In school and college labs, silver nitrate is commonly used for the chloride test, where it forms a precipitate with chloride ions. It also supports solution preparation and titration concepts in analytical chemistry. Only the required quantity is taken with a clean, dry spatula, prepared solutions are labelled, and the reagent is kept away from reducing agents and organic matter. It can stain skin and damage eyes, so gloves and eye protection are worn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How is silver nitrate used to test for chloride?
Under a supervised procedure, silver nitrate solution is added to the sample, and a precipitate shows that chloride ions are present.
Related: Chemical Analysis, Sodium Chloride Testing Reagent, Potassium Permanganate Crystals.
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