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Silver Nitrate (AgNO3)
Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) (Product Code: SCL436/0124) is an analytical reagent grade silver salt used to detect chloride ions in biology, physiology and chemistry practicals. Packed in a compact 20 g quantity that suits the small amounts teaching labs need, it is the starting point for the silver nitrate solution school labs in India use for chloride tests on urine, sweat, plant sap or tap water. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, with an MSDS.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chemical | Silver nitrate (AgNO3) |
| Pack capacity | 20 g |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Supplied with | MSDS |
| Shelf life | Depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted |
| Product code | SCL436/0124 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Silver Nitrate Used For?
In biology and physiology practicals, dilute silver nitrate is the standard test for chloride ions in urine, sweat, saliva, plant sap or tap water: silver chloride forms a white, curdy precipitate that darkens slowly in light. The same reaction explains why students are asked to rinse glassware with distilled water first, since traces of tap water can give a false positive. At college level, silver compounds are also used in histology to outline cell boundaries and fibres, where the silver deposits appear dark under the microscope.
Preparing your own silver nitrate solution from this 20 g pack lets the lab make only as much as each practical needs. Dissolve it in distilled water, store the solution in an amber bottle away from light, and label it clearly. Silver nitrate leaves brown-black marks on skin, benches and clothing that appear after a few hours, so gloves and careful pipetting are worth insisting on; it is also an oxidiser, so keep it away from organic material and combustibles.
Supplier
Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which operates under the ScienceLab brand from Ambala, Haryana, sourcing reagents, glassware and science apparatus for schools, colleges and laboratories in India and international markets. Visit our company profile for more about the business and its product range.
Related Biology Lab Products
Useful companions when you prepare, store and use silver nitrate in class:
- Distilled Water — chloride-free water for dissolving the salt and rinsing glassware
- Reagent Bottle Narrow Mouth, Amber Glass — keeps the prepared solution shielded from light
- Test Tubes (With Rim) — for the chloride test on each student sample
- Hand Gloves — prevents the dark skin stains silver nitrate causes
- Silver Nitrate (Crystals) — a separate listing in the general chemicals range if you need a different pack
Browse all reagents, stains and apparatus in the Biology Lab category.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) is in one pack?
One pack of Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) contains 20 g of analytical reagent grade salt with an MSDS. Because working solutions for chloride tests are dilute, a small pack goes a long way in a school or college lab.
Why does tap water turn cloudy with Silver Nitrate (AgNO3)?
Tap water usually contains chloride, which reacts with Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) to form white silver chloride. Use distilled water for making the solution and for rinsing glassware, so that only the sample can cause the precipitate.
How can Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) stains be prevented or removed?
Stains from Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) on skin fade as the outer skin layer renews, while bench stains are difficult to remove. Prevention works best: wear gloves, work over a tray and wipe drips at once with a damp cloth.
What is the shelf life of Silver Nitrate (AgNO3)?
The shelf life of Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions, so no fixed period is quoted. Ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted, keep the pack closed, dry and away from light, and replace prepared solutions that turn grey.
Is a certificate of analysis available for Silver Nitrate (AgNO3)?
Every pack of Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) comes with an MSDS. Please discuss any additional batch paperwork, such as a certificate of analysis, with us through the contact page before ordering, and we will say what can be provided.
Who supplies Silver Nitrate (AgNO3)?
Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, to schools, colleges and institutional buyers in India and international markets, together with amber reagent bottles, distilled water and glassware.
Can Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) be supplied in several packs for a district order?
Yes. For a multi-school or institutional order of Silver Nitrate (AgNO3), give the number of 20 g packs, the delivery points and your billing requirements, and a quotation will be prepared for delivery in India or to international markets.
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Send your Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) requirement, along with any glassware or amber bottles you need, through our contact page, or add the items to the enquiry cart for a single combined quote.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
