hõbedakloriidi

Hõbedakloriid is the Estonian name for silver chloride. It is a chemical compound with the formula AgCl. Silver chloride is a soft, white, crystalline solid. It is insoluble in water, but it dissolves in solutions of ammonia, potassium cyanide, and thiocyanate.

Silver chloride is a photosensitive compound, meaning it darkens upon exposure to light. This property is due to the decomposition of silver chloride into metallic silver and chlorine gas. This reaction has been utilized in photography for many years, although it has largely been replaced by digital imaging.

In its pure form, silver chloride is white. However, it can appear yellowish or grayish depending on impurities. It is a common salt found in nature, often associated with other silver ores. Historically, it has been used in various applications, including in the production of mirrors, as a disinfectant, and in chemical analysis.

The sensitivity of silver chloride to light makes it useful for certain scientific applications, such as in light detectors and in the calibration of optical instruments. It is also used in some medical treatments and in the manufacturing of certain types of glass. The compound's insolubility in water is a key characteristic that influences its behavior in various chemical processes and environmental interactions.