Hõbekloriidi

Hõbekloriidi is a chemical compound with the formula AgCl. It is a white, crystalline solid that is insoluble in water and most organic solvents. The compound is known for its high solubility in ammonia solutions, a property that is utilized in the qualitative inorganic analysis of silver ions.

Hõbekloriidi is formed by the reaction of silver ions (Ag+) with chloride ions (Cl-). This reaction is commonly used in photography, where silver salts are used to capture images. In photography, light-sensitive silver salts form a latent image that is later developed into a visible photograph.

The compound is also used in medicine. Silver chloride is used as a topical agent for the treatment of burns and wounds due to its antimicrobial properties. It is applied as a paste or ointment and helps to prevent infection by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Hõbekloriidi has a melting point of 457°C and a boiling point of 1,445°C. It has a density of 5.64 g/cm³. The compound is stable in air but can be oxidized by strong oxidizing agents.

Hõbekloriidi is a common laboratory reagent and is used in various chemical analyses. Its insolubility in water makes it a useful reagent for the precipitation of silver ions from solution. The compound is also used in the preparation of other silver compounds, such as silver nitrate (AgNO3) and silver acetate (AgCH3COO).