Description

Silver CAS NO 12595-26-5 refers to high-purity elemental silver, a precious metal with exceptional electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity. It is a critical raw material for advanced manufacturing where performance and reliability are paramount. This product is essential for industries including electronics, photovoltaics, catalysis, and medical device manufacturing, where its unique properties enable superior product functionality.

Application

• Electronics & Electrical Contacts: Used in conductive pastes, thick-film inks, and as a coating for high-performance electrical contacts and switches due to its unparalleled conductivity and low contact resistance.
• Photovoltaic (PV) Cells: A key component in silver pastes for front-side metallization of silicon solar cells, forming the conductive grid that collects and transports electrical current.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in chemical processes, such as ethylene oxide production and formaldehyde synthesis, due to its high selectivity and activity.
• Medical & Antimicrobial Applications: Incorporated into wound dressings, coatings for medical devices, and certain pharmaceutical compounds for its potent antibacterial and antifungal properties.
• Mirrors & Reflective Coatings: Employed in the production of high-quality mirrors, optical coatings, and infrared reflectors because of its exceptional reflectivity across a broad spectrum.
• Brazing & Soldering Alloys: An essential element in high-strength, high-temperature brazing alloys used in aerospace and heavy industry applications.
• Jewelry & Silverware: The fundamental material for crafting sterling silver jewelry, decorative items, and cutlery, often alloyed with copper for durability.
• Chemical Synthesis & Research: Used as a precursor in the synthesis of other silver compounds and nanomaterials for research and development purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silver
CAS No.	12595-26-5
Molecular Formula	Ag
Molecular Weight	107.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Argentum; Silver Metal; Silver Powder; Silver Flake; Silver Granules; Colloidal Silver; Ag; CAS 7440-22-4 (for elemental silver)
EINECS	231-131-3 (for elemental silver)

Quality Control

Our silver is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide material in various grades, including industrial, electronic, and high-purity (99.99% and above) specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, trace metal analysis, and physical characteristics is supplied with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, strong oxidizers, and ammonia compounds. For long-term storage of fine powders, consider an inert atmosphere to minimize surface oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silver-white metal (powder, flake, wire, ingot)
Assay (Ag)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (High Grade)	≥ 99.99% (4N)
Trace Metals (ICP-OES)	As per customer grade requirement
Particle Size (Powder)	Customizable (e.g., 1-10 µm)
Surface Area (BET)	Contact for details
Tap Density	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.