- Product Name: Silver Iodide
- CAS: 7783-96-2
- Catalog: HG-BULK030
- Applications: Trace Analysis of Cesium, Artificial Rainmaking, Photography, Pharmaceutical Industry.
Silver iodide (AgI) is a chemical compound consisting of silver and iodine, known for its distinctive pale-yellow color and photosensitive properties. It is widely utilized in various scientific, industrial, and technological applications due to its unique chemical behavior and reactivity.
Key Features
Sensitivity
- Photosensitive – it darkens upon exposure to light and air.
Reactivity
- It reacts slowly with boiling concentrated acids but not with hot alkaline solutions.
Solubility
- Soluble in alkaline cyanide and iodide solutions, as well as concentrated hydroiodic acid, bromine, chloride, thiocyanate, thiosulfate, and mercury nitrate solutions. Practically insoluble in water, non-hydroiodic acids, and ammonium carbonate solutions.
Technical Data
| Items | Specification |
| Appearance | Light yellow amorphous powder or hexagonal or cubic crystal |
| Purity | 99.50% |
| Reagent grade | Analytical Reagent (AR) |
| Odor | Odorless |
Applications
Silver iodide is a versatile compound with a wide range of applications across various fields due to its unique chemical properties, including:
Trace Analysis of Cesium
- Silver iodide is commonly used in the precise trace analysis of cesium in laboratory settings.
Artificial Rainmaking
- It is a key component in cloud seeding technology for weather modification, helping to induce precipitation by promoting the formation of ice crystals in clouds.
Photography
- Historically utilized in photographic emulsions, silver iodide plays a pivotal role in the development of film photography, where its photosensitivity enables the capture of images.
Pharmaceutical Industry
- Silver iodide is employed in specific pharmaceutical formulations, where its chemical reactivity and potential antimicrobial properties are beneficial.
Storage and Packaging
- Storage: Stored in sealed containers to prevent exposure to light and air.
- Packaging: Available in various sizes to suit different needs: 5 kg per bag, 500 g per bottle, 100 g per bottle.
Alfa Chemistry's high-purity silver iodide offers exceptional quality for cloud seeding, photography, analytical chemistry, and pharmaceuticals. For more information, please feel free to contact us.
