About Silver Nitrate
Silver Nitrate is the most widely used soluble silver salt, supplying silver ions for black-zinc decorative finishing, mirror silvering in the glass industry, photographic emulsion chemistry, pharmaceutical formulations (including topical antiseptic uses), and jewelry/silverware applications.
Also Known As
Lunar caustic
High Purity
Suited to photographic, pharmaceutical and precision plating use
High Solubility
Dissolves readily for solution preparation
Multi-Industry Grade
Serves black-zinc finishing, mirror silvering, photography and pharma
Industrial Applications of Silver Nitrate
Black Zinc Finishing
Decorative black finish on zinc-plated hardware.
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Silver deposition in glass mirror manufacturing.
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Silver-halide emulsion chemistry for photographic processes.
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Used in select pharmaceutical formulations and jewelry/silverware work.
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- Packaging confirmed at order
- Light-protective packaging recommended and available
Storage & Handling
- Store away from light — product is light-sensitive and will darken on exposure
- Keep cool, dry and tightly sealed
- Full PPE required — causes staining and skin/eye irritation
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