Silver (Ag): Fun Facts and Information About the Element

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Fun Facts about Silver

What is the symbol? Ag
What is the atomic number? 47
What is the atomic weight? 107.8682
What is the melting point in Celsius? 962
What is the boiling point in Celsius? 2212
What is the density (g/cm3)? 10.5
What year was it discovered? ancient
Who discovered the element? Known since ancient times
What group is the element in? 11
What is the electron configuration? [Kr] 4d10 5s1
What is the ionization energy? 7.5762
What element category is it in? Transition Elements

Where is Silver Found?

Silver occurs in ores such as horn silver; lead, lead-zinc, copper, gold, and copper-nickel ores are principal sources. Mexico, Canada, Peru, and the U.S. are the principal silver producers.

What is Silver Used For?

Sterling silver is used for jewelry, silverware. Silver is of the utmost importance in photography, about 30% of the U.S. industrial consumption going into this application. Silver paints are used for making printed circuits. It is used in mirror production and may be deposited on glass or metals by chemical deposition, electrode position, or by evaporation. It is a poor reflector of ultraviolet. Silver fulminate, a powerful explosive, is sometimes formed during the silvering process. Silver iodide is used in seeding clouds to produce rain.

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