Silver nitrate crystals are colorless, transparent flakes, becoming gray or grayish-black when exposed to light in the presence of organic material. Wear rubber gloves when using as it leaves a dark spot when it touches the skin. It is a strong oxidizing agent and corrosive.
Also, silver nitrate is soluble in water, glycerine and hot alcohol. It is most commonly used in photographic film, in silver plating, in gold raku glazes, and as a laboratory reagent.
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