Silver sulfate

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Silver sulfate
IUPAC name Silver sulfate
Identifiers
CAS number [10294-26-5]
Properties
Molecular formula Ag2SO4
Molar mass 311.799 g/mol
Appearance colourless crystals
Density n/a
Melting point

652 °C

Boiling point

1085 °C

Solubility in water 1.2g/100ml
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Silver sulfate (Ag2SO4) is an ionic compound used in anions experiments, silver plating and as a non-staining substitute to silver nitrate. It is stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage, though it darkens upon exposure to air or light. It is minimally soluble in water.

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MSDS for Silver Sulfate