Silver Nitrate Ar Grade, commonly known as silver nitrate or nitrate of silver, is a chemical compound widely used in laboratories for various purposes in chemistry, biology, and industry. It is widely used to produce silver halides, whose applications include photographic films and in qualitative inorganic analysis. AR grade is an indication that the silver nitrate has high purity for analytical and precise laboratory use, where accuracy and consistency are sought. This is also utilized in electroplating processes for depositing a layer of silver onto objects. Silver Nitrate Ar Grade is such a highly pure chemical used for various purposes in laboratories, such as in analytical chemistry, synthesis, and industrial applications.
Criteria | Specification |
Appearance (Color) | White to Almost White |
Appearance (Form) | Crystalline powder |
Solubility | Highly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol |
Identification Test | Gives White Precipitate with tap water |
Assay | Minimum 99.9% |
Water insoluble matter | Max 0.003% |
Chloride | Max 0.005% |
Sulphate | Max 0.0025% |
Moisture | Max 0.2% |
Iron (Fe) | Max 0.0002% |
Copper (Cu) | Max 0.0002% |
Lead (Pb) | Max 0.0002% |
Potassium (K) | Max 0.01% |