Silver sulfide
Agent Name
Silver sulfide
CAS Number
21548-73-2
Formula
Ag2-S
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Disilver sulphide; [ChemIDplus] Silver(I) sulfide; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Grayish-black solid; Insoluble in water; [Merck Index] Grey powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Found as the mineral argentite; Used in ceramics; [Merck Index] "Histochemical reagent for determination of lead." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause argyria; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Silver."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
0.01 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Ag (salts)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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