Description

Silver Oxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ag₂O, widely recognized for its role as a versatile oxidizing agent and precursor in fine chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its high reactivity and utility in creating specialized silver compounds and catalysts. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, electronics, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: A key reagent and oxidizing agent in organic synthesis and the production of other silver salts.
• Battery Manufacturing: Used as a cathode material in specialized silver-oxide (Ag₂O) batteries, known for high energy density and stable voltage.
• Catalyst Production: Serves as a precursor for silver-based catalysts used in oxidation reactions and ethylene oxide production.
• Glass & Ceramics: Employed in the formulation of conductive pastes, glasses, and pigments.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in analytical chemistry and as a standard in various qualitative tests.
• Antimicrobial Formulations: Investigated for use in controlled-release antimicrobial coatings and materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silver Oxide
CAS No.	1301-96-8
Molecular Formula	Ag₂O
Molecular Weight	231.74 g/mol
Synonyms	Silver(I) Oxide; Argentous Oxide; Disilver Oxide; Silver Monoxide; Silver Protoxide; Silver Sesquioxide (historical); CAS 1301-96-8
EINECS	215-098-2

Quality Control

Our Silver Oxide is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization, to meet exacting customer requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its nature of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and being light-sensitive (store away from light), prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided to maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown or brown-black powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ag₂O)	≥ 99.0 %
Silver (Ag) Content	≥ 93.1 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Nitrate (NO₃)	≤ 0.005 %
Insoluble in HNO₃	≤ 0.02 %
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details

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