Albertus Magnus, in the 13th century, documented the ability of nitric acid to separate gold and silver by dissolving the silver.Magnus noted that the resulting solution of silver nitrate could blacken skin.

The IUPAC name of Silver nitrate is silver nitrate. With the CAS registry number 7761-88-8, it is also named as Nitric acid, silver(1+) salt. The product's categories are Inorganics; Amino Alcohols Chemical Synthesis; Organic Building Blocks; Oxygen Compounds; SVolumetric Solutions; Metal and Ceramic Science; Salts; Silver Salts; Nitrate Alphabetic; Application CRMs; ICP CRMs Spectroscopy; ICP-OES/-MS; ICP Spectroscopy; Matrix Selection; SA - SM; Reference Material Sodium Chloride Volumetric Solutions; S - ZTitration; Solution Containers (VOLPAC); S - Z; Salt Solutions; Concentrates (e.g. FIXANAL); Salt Concentrates; Biomolecular MS; Core Bioreagents; Reagents and Supplements; Pharmacopoeia A-Z; Reagent PlusStains and Dyes; Pharmacopoeia (USP); Pharmacopoeia A-Z Pharmacopoeia (USP); ACS Grade Chemical Synthesis, etc., and the other registry numbers are 31890-20-7; 8012-12-2. Besides, it is colorless or white crystalline solid, which should be stored in a dark. cool, ventilated warehouse at 2-8 °C away from fire and heat source. In addition, its molecular formula is AgNO₃ and molecular weight is 169.87.

The other characteristics of this product can be summarized as: (1)H-Bond Donor: 0; (2)H-Bond Acceptor: 3; (3)Rotatable Bond Count: 0; (4)Exact Mass: 168.892911; (5)MonoIsotopic Mass: 168.892911; (6)Topological Polar Surface Area: 62.9; (7)Heavy Atom Count: 5; (8)Complexity: 18.8; (9)EINECS: 231-853-9; (10)Density: 4.35 g/cm³; (11)Vapor Density: 5.8 (vs air); (12)Melting point: 212 °C; (13)Boiling point: 444 °C; (14)Flash Point: 40 °C; (15)Water solubility: 219 g/100 mL (20 °C).

Preparation of Silver nitrate: this chemical can be prepared by reacting silver with nitric acid:
Ag + 2 HNO₃ → AgNO₃ + NO₂ + H₂O
This reaction should be performed under a fume hood.

Uses of Silver nitrate: When making photographic film, this chemical can be used to to form insoluble silver halide by treating with halide salts of sodium or potassium in situ in photographic gelatin, which is then applied to strips of tri-acetate or polyester. It is also used to prepare some silver-based explosives. And it can be used to separate mixtures of alkenes by selective absorption. It is used in histology to stain silver, which is used for demonstrating reticular fibers, proteins and nucleic acids. It also can be used in scanning electron microscopy as a stain. Similarly, this product can be used as an antimicrobial. Furthermore, it can be used to produce dark grey Silver oxide:
2 AgNO₃ + 2 NaOH → Ag₂O + 2 NaNO₃ + H₂O

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following: it is flammable that may cause severe burns in contact with combustible material. Moreover, it is harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. And it is irritating to eyes and skin. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Additionally, you should wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Please take off all contaminated clothing immediately. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, please seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible). Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. What's more, it is harmful  and very toxic to aquatic organisms that may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. And you should avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure.
(1)SMILES: [N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[Ag+]
(2)InChI: InChI=1/Ag.NO3/c;2-1(3)4/q+1;-1
(3)InChIKey: SQGYOTSLMSWVJD-UHFFFAOYAW
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/Ag.NO3/c;2-1(3)4/q+1;-1
(5)Std. InChIKey: SQGYOTSLMSWVJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: