Characteristic

Silver carbonate is the chemical compound with the formula Ag2CO3. Silver carbonate is yellow but typical samples are grayish due to the presence of elemental silver. It is poorly soluble in water, like most transition metal carbonates.

Chemical formula:Ag₂CO₃

Molar mass:275.75 g/mol

Appearance:Pale yellow crystals

Odor:Odorless

Density:6.077 g/cm³

Melting point:218 °C (424 °F; 491 K)

decomposes from:120 °C

Solubility in water:0.031 g/L (15 °C)； 0.032 g/L (25 °C)；0.5 g/L (100 °C)

Solubility product (Ksp):8.46·10−12

Solubility:Insoluble in alcohol, liquid ammonia, acetates, acetone

Magnetic susceptibility (χ):−80.9·10−6 cm³/mol

Crystal structure:Monoclinic

Application

Silver carbonate is used in the production of silver powder in microelectronics, conducting polymers, and in tooth surface treatment to prevent cavities. It is also used as an antimicrobial agent for infection resistant surgical fabric materials. It is used in organic synthesis, and in biological specimen staining.