Silver Nitrate is a high-purity inorganic silver compound supplied in solid crystalline form for laboratory, industrial, and specialist manufacturing applications. Known for its strong oxidising properties and high analytical purity, it is widely used where precision, consistency, and dependable performance are essential. Used across analytical chemistry, pharmaceuticals, electronics, silver plating, photography, and specialist chemical manufacturing, Silver Nitrate requires controlled handling and compliant storage procedures. At East Harbour Group, we supply high-quality Silver Nitrate through a resilient international network designed to reduce sourcing risk, strengthen continuity, and support reliable global delivery.
| CAS Number: | 7761-88-8 |
| UN Number: | UN1493 |
| Hazard Class: | 5.1 |
| Packing Group: | II |
What is the CAS Number of Silver Nitrate?
The CAS number of Silver Nitrate is 7761-88-8.
What is the UN Number of Silver Nitrate?
The UN number of Silver Nitrate is UN1493.
What is the Hazard Class of Silver Nitrate?
Silver Nitrate is in Hazard Class 5.1 with subsidiary risk 8.
What is the Packing Group of Silver Nitrate?
Silver Nitrate is in Packing Group II.
FAQs
Silver Nitrate is widely used in analytical chemistry, laboratory reagents, and specialist industrial processes where high-purity silver compounds are required. It is commonly used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, silver plating, photographic chemistry, catalyst systems, electronics applications, and chemical synthesis processes. Due to its oxidising properties and analytical-grade purity, Silver Nitrate is also widely used in research and precision laboratory environments where contamination control and reliable consistency are essential.
The price of Silver Nitrate depends on factors such as silver content, purity grade, order volume, packaging format, destination market, and dangerous goods transport requirements. At East Harbour Group, we provide tailored quotes based on your exact operational requirements, ensuring competitive pricing while maintaining compliant and reliable supply.
Contact our team to receive a personalised Silver Nitrate pricing quote.
Yes, we provide compliant Silver Nitrate shipping worldwide, subject to international dangerous goods regulations and destination restrictions. With established logistics routes across Europe, Asia, and international markets, we help customers secure dependable supply for laboratory and industrial applications.
Our UK and India offices strengthen supply chain resilience, reduce delays, and allow us to offer flexible global shipping solutions tailored to your operational requirements.
Silver Nitrate carries significant oxidising, corrosive, reproductive, and environmental hazards and must be handled under strict controls. Key hazards include:
Oxidising Solid – H272
May intensify fire and can react dangerously with combustible materials.Corrosive to Metals – H290
May corrode metal surfaces and equipment.Skin Corrosion / Eye Damage – H314
Causes severe skin burns and serious eye damage, with risk of permanent injury or blindness.Respiratory Irritation – H335
May cause respiratory irritation if dust is inhaled.Reproductive Toxicity – H360D
May damage the unborn child.Environmental hazard
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Prevent release into drains or water systems.Handling controls
Use chemical-resistant gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and appropriate respiratory protection. Store away from combustible materials, reducing agents, metals, and amines.
Strict oxidiser segregation, dust control, and controlled storage procedures are essential.
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