Description

Carbonic Acid, Silver Salt is an inorganic silver compound with the CAS registry number 16920-45-9. This specialized chemical is valued for its unique reactivity and silver ion source in controlled synthesis and analytical applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research laboratories in the pharmaceutical, photographic, and specialty chemical sectors where precise silver content and purity are critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a reagent or catalyst in the preparation of specific active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and silver-based antimicrobial agents.
• Photographic Industry: Used in specialized photographic processes and emulsion formulations.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a standard or reagent in quantitative analysis and titration methods for halide determination.
• Catalysis: Employed as a precursor or catalyst in organic synthesis and oxidation reactions.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in formulations for specialized silver plating and surface coating applications.
• Research & Development: A key starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials and chemical pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carbonic Acid, Silver Salt
CAS No.	16920-45-9
Molecular Formula	Ag2CO3
Molecular Weight	275.75 g/mol
Synonyms	Silver(I) Carbonate; Silver Carbonate; Disilver Carbonate; Argentous Carbonate; Carbonic Acid Disilver Salt; Silver Monocarbonate
EINECS	240-964-1

Quality Control

Our Carbonic Acid, Silver Salt is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, silver content, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; it should be handled under an inert atmosphere when possible and kept away from incompatible substances such as strong acids and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ag2CO3)	≥ 98.0 %
Silver (Ag) Content	≥ 78.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Nitrate (NO3)	≤ 0.01 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05 %

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