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What is Silver Iodide?
Silver Iodide is an inorganic bright yellow solid, however samples nearly invariably contain metallic silver impurities that provide a grey color.
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| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Silver Iodide |
| CAS No. | 7783-96-2 |
| Synonyms | Silver(I) iodide; Iodosilver; Iodeto de Prata; yoduro de plata; Argentum Iodide; Iodure d'argent; Silver monoiodide; Neosiluol; Neosilvol |
| Molecular Formula | AgI |
| Molecular Weight | 234.773 g/mol |
| Pubchem CID | 24563 |
| Pubchem SID | 462770305 |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| SR. No | Criteria | Limit/Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance (Color) | Yellow to Yellow-Green |
| 2 | Appearance (Form) | Powder |
| 3 | Titration by AgNO3 % Ag After NaCN Treatment | 45.2 - 46.6 % |
| 4 | ICP Major Analysis Confirms Silver Component | Confirmed |
Uses
- Silver Iodide is frequently employed in weather modification applications including cloud seeding and anti-hail devices.
- In photographic film, silver iodide is utilized due to its highly photosensitive nature.
- Silver Iodide is used as an antimicrobial for medical devices and also as a laboratory reagent.
- It is also used in proteomics research applications.
FAQs
Q. Is Silver Iodide soluble in water?
Silver Iodide is negligibly soluble in water, having a solubility of approximately 3×10−7g/100mL at 20 °C.
Q. Is Silver Iodide harmful?
Silver Iodide is considered to be a hazardous substance.
Q. What is the formula for Silver Iodide?
Silver Iodide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula AgI.