Properties of Silver (Ag)
Silver is a chemical element with the symbol (Ag) and atomic number 47. It is a lustrous, white, and ductile metal with high electrical and thermal conductivity. Silver is commonly used in various industrial applications, including photography, electronics, and mirrors, due to its excellent reflectivity.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of silver (Ag) properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Crystal Structure | Face-centered cubic (fcc) |
| Atomic Number | 47 |
| Molar Mass | 107.868 g/mol |
| Density | 10500 kg/m3 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric |
| Young’s Modulus (E) | 82.7 GPa |
| Shear Modulus (G) | 30.3 GPa |
| Bulk Modulus (K) | 105.3 GPa |
| Poisson’s Ratio (ν) | 0.367 |
| Mohs Hardness | 2.5 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point | 961.78 °C |
| Boiling Point | 2162 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity (27°C) | 429 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) (25°C) | 235 J/kg·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (αL) (25°C) | 1.89×10-5 1/°C |
| Electrical Properties | Metric |
| Electrical Resistivity | 1.59×10-6 Ω·cm |
Unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) A.M. Howatson, P.G. Lun, J.D. Todd, P.D. Engineering Tables and Data. United Kingdom: University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, 2009.