Description

Silver Citrate Hydrate is a specialized inorganic salt of silver and citric acid, supplied as a hydrate. This compound is valued for its controlled release of silver ions, offering antimicrobial and catalytic properties in advanced applications. It serves as a critical precursor and functional additive for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, advanced materials, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of antimicrobial agents and specialized pharmaceutical compounds.
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a source of silver in the preparation of heterogeneous catalysts for oxidation and other organic reactions.
• Antimicrobial Formulations: Incorporated into coatings, polymers, and topical preparations where sustained silver ion release is required.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in analytical chemistry and research as a standard or reagent for specific test methods.
• Electronic Materials: Used in the formulation of conductive inks and pastes for printed electronics.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key starting material for synthesizing other silver-based complexes and fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silver Citrate Hydrate
CAS No.	206986-90-5
Molecular Formula	C6H5Ag3O7 · xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 512.70 g/mol (Contact for exact hydrate weight)
Synonyms	Citric acid, silver salt hydrate; Trisilver citrate hydrate; Silver(I) citrate hydrate; Argentous citrate hydrate; Silver citrate monohydrate (common hydrate form); Ag citrate hydrate; Silver tricitrate hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Silver Citrate Hydrate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing key parameters such as assay, heavy metal content, and loss on drying.

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 (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, reducing agents, and halogens.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Ag content)	≥ 58.0 % (as Ag)
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Nitrate (NO3)	≤ 0.1 %

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