Silver Nitrate (R5956)

SILVER NITRATE

Silver nitrate is an inorganic compound with chemical formula AgNO₃.
This compound is a versatile precursor to many other silver compounds, such as those used in photography. It is far less sensitive to light than the halides. It was once called lunar caustic because silver was called luna by the ancient alchemists, who associated silver with the moon.

Silver nitrate is highly soluble and forms Ag+ ions when dissolved in water. This ion transfers to ware as adhered material and when fired and reduced the Ag metal gives a gold sheen.

It is possible to dry blend the nitrate and carbonate forms and putting these into a glaze to get a better gold sheen.

100 grams of Carbonate is equivalent to 123 grams Nitrate.