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Linear Formula:
CH3COOAg
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
166.91
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
209-254-9
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3595636
MDL number:
Quality Segment
assay
99.99% trace metals basis
form
powder or crystals
reaction suitability
core: silver, reaction type: C-H Activation, reagent type: catalyst
SMILES string
CC(O[Ag])=O
InChI
1S/C2H4O2.Ag/c1-2(3)4;/h1H3,(H,3,4);/q;+1/p-1
InChI key
CQLFBEKRDQMJLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
General description
Silver acetate is a high-purity (99.99% trace metals basis) white to off-white crystalline solid that is moderately soluble in water and highly soluble in polar organic solvents such as ethanol. This solubility makes it well-suited for use in formulating conductive inks and coatings for flexible electronics. It exhibits moderate thermal stability, decomposing at temperatures above 150–200 °C. This characteristic enables its application in thermal processing techniques, including thin-film formation, nanoparticle synthesis, and metal coating processes.
Application
Silver acetate is used as:
- A dopant in the synthesis of tetrahedrite Cu10-x-yAgyZnxS thin film via polyol method
- A precursor in the synthesis of AgBiS2 nanocrystals (NCs), which are then employed in the fabrication of photodetectors.
- Precursor in the synthesis of silver phosphate (Ag3PO4) crystals, specifically rhombic dodecahedrons with well-defined {1 1 0} facets. These Ag3PO4 crystals exhibit high photocatalytic activity, making them effective for water photooxidation and the reduction of CO2 into renewable fuels.
Used in a novel preparation of highly reflective, conductive silvered polymer films. Also effectively catalyzes cycloaddition reactions of isocyanoacetates with a variety of olefins.
Features and Benefits
- High purity (99.99% trace metals basis) improves the conductivity and stability of silver-based inks, ensuring reliable performance in electronic applications.
- High purity ensures effective antimicrobial action with 64% silver content while preventing harmful contaminants that could compromise safety.
- The high purity (99.99% trace metals basis) minimizes impurities that could inhibit catalytic activity, leading to higher reaction rates and improved selectivity, along with a high silver loading of 64%
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Warning
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Acute 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
target_organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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