Description

Silver(I) sulfide (Ag2S) is a critical inorganic semiconductor compound with significant industrial importance due to its unique electrical and optical properties. Its primary value lies in its role as a key material for advanced sensor technology and photovoltaic research. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, renewable energy, and chemical synthesis sectors seeking reliable, high-purity precursors.

Application

• Photovoltaic Research: Used as a precursor or absorber layer material in the development of novel thin-film solar cells.
• Chemical Sensor Fabrication: A vital component in the production of highly sensitive gas sensors and biosensors.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in specific organic synthesis and oxidation reactions.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: A starting material for the synthesis of silver sulfide (Ag2S) nanoparticles with tunable optical properties.
• Infrared Optics: Employed in research for infrared-transmitting glasses and optical coatings.
• Photographic Chemistry: Historically significant and still used in specialized photographic processes and photochromic materials.
• Solid-State Ionics: Studied for its ionic conductivity properties in solid electrolyte applications.
• Antimicrobial Composites: Incorporated into polymers and coatings to impart antimicrobial properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silver(I) sulfide
CAS No.	12751-47-2
Molecular Formula	Ag2S
Molecular Weight	247.80 g/mol
Synonyms	Silver sulfide; Disilver monosulfide; Disilver sulfide; Argentous sulfide; Silver glance (mineral); Acanthite; Ag2S; Silver(1+) sulfide
EINECS	235-836-2

Quality Control

Our Silver(I) sulfide is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every batch, detailing key parameters such as assay, heavy metal content, and particle size distribution where applicable. Our quality commitment aligns with industrial and research-grade material standards, ensuring reliability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be kept separate from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Grayish-black powder or crystals
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Ag2S)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm (or as specified)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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