Silver carbonate
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| Silver carbonate | |
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| General | |
| Other names | Silver(I) carbonate |
| Molecular formula | Ag2CO3 |
| Molar mass | 275.75 g mol−1 |
| Appearance | yellow-yellow green |
| CAS number | [534-16-7] |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | 6.077 g/cm3, solid |
| Solubility in water | insoluble |
| Melting point | 210°C (decomposes) |
| Boiling point | |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | not listed |
| NFPA 704 |    |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Silver carbonate, Ag2CO3, is a yellow to yellow-grey powder that is insoluble in water. It is used as a reagent in organic chemistry reactions such as the Koenigs-Knorr synthesis.
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