Silver nitrate, with the chemical formula AgNO₃ and CAS No. 7761-88-8, is an inorganic silver salt widely used in analytical chemistry, electroplating, photography, electronics, and other industrial applications. It appears as white or colorless crystals and is readily soluble in water and ammonia.
As an important source of silver ions, silver nitrate is commonly used for chloride ion determination, silver plating, preparation of other silver compounds, photographic materials, and specialty chemical applications. It should be stored in a cool, dry, and light-protected place, away from organic materials and incompatible substances.
