Silver Nitrite

Name:
Silver Nitrite
Detailed information:

M Formula:	AgNO2
Properties:
Small yellow or grayish-yellow needles; becomes gray on exposure to light. Decomposes at 140C, d 4.453 (26C). Contains 70% silver. Decomposed by acids; soluble in hot water; insoluble in alcohol.
Hazard:
Highly toxic. TLV: 0.01 mg/m3.
Use:
Reagent for alcohols, preparation of aliphatic nitrogen compounds, and standard solutions for water analysis.