Silver Chloride

Other names: Silver chloride, Cerargyrite, Chlorargyrite, Argentous chloride

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

Silver Chloride, also known as Silver Chloride, Cerargyrite, Chlorargyrite or Argentous chloride, is a chemical compound composed of silver and chlorine. It turns grey in air. It has several interesting properties that make it suitable for various applications in different industries. For example, it is characterised by its high photosensitivity, which makes it used in the photographic industry. Here it is used as a component of photographic emulsions that react to light to produce images.

The other major area where Silver Chloride is used is in medicine. In the form of coatings it is used as an antiseptic providing protection against bacteria and fungi. It is particularly found in products designed for wound healing, helping the skin to regenerate faster and minimising the risk of infection. Silver chloride also has applications in biological research, where it is used as an important component of certain types of electrodes. Its ability to convert ions into electrical current is the basis for the operation of reference electrodes in many types of devices. In the form of nanoparticles, it is also used in the cosmetic industry.