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Silver(I) oxide, >99% (metals basis) , Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Polishing glass, coloring glass yellow, catalyst, purifying drinking water, lab reagent, carbon dioxide scrubber, and chemical sensors. It is used in the preparation of other silver compounds, and silver-oxide batteries. In organic chemistry, silver oxide finds use as an oxidizing agent for aldehyes to produce carboxylic acids.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 230°C (decomposition) |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 25 g |
Assay Percent Range | >99% (metals basis) |
Solubility Information | Soluble in dilute HNO3 and ammonia. Practically insoluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol |
Formula Weight | 231.74 |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
Density | 7.2 g/mL |
Chemical Name or Material | Silver(I) oxide |
Safety and Handling
- Silver(I) oxide
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Oxidising solid Category 1
- H271-May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Silver oxide
RUO – Research Use Only
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