Silver metal (Ag)-Rod

Silver metal (Ag)-Rod introduce:

Characteristic




Silver is a chemical element with the symbol Ag and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it exhibits the highest electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity of any metal. 




Phase at STP： solid

Melting point： 1234.93 K (961.78 °C, 1763.2 °F)

Boiling point： 2435 K (2162 °C, 3924 °F)

Density (near r.t.)： 10.49 g/cm3

when liquid (at m.p.)： 9.320 g/cm3

Heat of fusion： 11.28 kJ/mol

Heat of vaporisation： 254 kJ/mol

Molar heat capacity： 25.350 J/(mol·K)




Application




Other than in currency and as an investment medium (coins and bullion), silver is used in solar panels, water filtration, jewellery, ornaments, high-value tableware and utensils (hence the term silverware), in electrical contacts and conductors, in specialized mirrors, window coatings, in catalysis of chemical reactions, as a colorant in stained glass and in specialised confectionery. Its compounds are used in photographic and X-ray film. Dilute solutions of silver nitrate and other silver compounds are used as disinfectants and microbiocides (oligodynamic effect), added to bandages and wound-dressings, catheters, and other medical instruments.