Silver Nitrate crystals in a 2 g bottle for laboratory use.
Explore classic analytical and inorganic chemistry experiments with our silver nitrate crystals, supplied for precise and reliable laboratory use. Silver nitrate is widely used in precipitation reactions, qualitative analysis, and halide ion testing, where it forms distinctive insoluble salts. It is also used in light-sensitive chemistry demonstrations and introductory electrochemistry experiments. The 2 g bottle provides a controlled amount ideal for classroom instruction and carefully supervised laboratory activities.
Property
Details
Chemical formula
AgNO₃
Formula weight
169.87 g/mol
CAS number
7761-88-8
Characteristics
Colorless to white crystalline solid; odorless
Physical state
Solid; crystalline
Storage code
White — oxidizer / corrosive
Did You Know?
Silver nitrate has been used for centuries as a light-sensitive compound, playing a key role in early photography and photographic film development. In the laboratory, its ability to form visible precipitates with chloride, bromide, and iodide ions makes it a cornerstone of qualitative chemical analysis. Even today, the reactions of silver nitrate help students see chemistry in action—where invisible ions suddenly become visible solids.
