Silver monochloride

• CAT Number: L006948
• CAS Number: 7783-90-6
• Molecular Formula: AgCl
• Molecular Weight: 143.32
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: silver;chloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/Ag.ClH/h;1H/q+1;/p-1
• InChIKey: HKZLPVFGJNLROG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: Cl[Ag]

Silver monochloride（Cat No.:L006948）, is a chemical compound composed of silver (Ag) and chlorine (Cl). It is a yellow, crystalline solid, insoluble in water. Silver monochloride has been historically used in photography as a light-sensitive material. When exposed to light, it forms silver metal and chlorine gas, a reaction exploited in early photographic processes. However, due to its photosensitivity and reactivity, its use in photography has diminished over time. Silver monochloride is also studied for its optical and electronic properties, making it a subject of research in areas like optoelectronics and nanotechnology.