Additional Information for Silver Carbonate
Silver carbonate is a chemical compound with the formula Ag2CO3. It is a white solid that is insoluble in water. Silver carbonate is commonly used in various applications, including:
1. Photography: Silver carbonate is used in black and white photography as a component of the developer solution. It helps to reduce the exposed silver halide crystals to metallic silver, resulting in the formation of the photographic image.
2. Organic synthesis: Silver carbonate is used as a catalyst in various organic reactions, such as the synthesis of aldehydes and ketones from alcohols, and the preparation of esters from carboxylic acids.
3. Silver plating: Silver carbonate can be used as a source of silver ions for electroplating applications. It is dissolved in a suitable electrolyte solution and used as the source of silver ions during the plating process.
4. Laboratory reagent: Silver carbonate is used as a reagent in various laboratory experiments and analyses. It can be used to test for the presence of halides (chloride, bromide, and iodide) in a solution, as silver carbonate reacts with halides to form insoluble silver halides.
5. Medicinal applications: Silver carbonate has antimicrobial properties and has been used in some medical applications, such as wound dressings and topical creams for treating skin infections.
It is important to handle silver carbonate with care, as it is toxic if ingested or inhaled. Proper safety precautions should be followed when working with this chemical, including wearing appropriate protective equipment and working in a well-ventilated area.
Related Item Names for INC 11811 Silver Carbonate
NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 11811 Silver Carbonate Page 1 of 1
- 4-3414
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 6
- 30078
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 6
- S173
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 6