Silver sulfide, 99.999% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 21548-73-2 | Ag2S | 247.80 g/mol

Silver sulfide is used as photosensitizer in photography, anti-bacterial and anti-microbial agents. It is also useful as qualitative inorganic analysis.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 21548-73-2
• Molecular Formula: Ag2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 247.80
• MDL Number: MFCD00003406
• InChI Key: XUARKZBEFFVFRG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: disilver(1+) sulfanediide
• SMILES: [S--].[Ag+].[Ag+]

• Melting Point: 825°C
• Color: Gray to Black
• Physical Form: Pieces
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN3077
• Merck Index: 14,8530
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 247.8
• Percent Purity: 99.999%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Density: 7.317 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Silver sulfide

Safety and Handling

DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	244-438-2
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only