Silver Chloride (AgCl) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- AgCl
- silver(I) Chloride
- Chlorargyrite
Silver chloride supplier for electrode makers, refiners, laboratories and speciality manufacturers in Malaysia. Known as AgCl, silver(I) chloride and by the mineral name chlorargyrite, it is a white to pale grey crystalline solid that is practically insoluble in water and darkens under light.
Purity is the main commercial axis. Technical and reagent material at around 99.9% covers refining, plating and general laboratory duties, while electrode and sensor work usually calls for 99.99% or higher. The form matters as well, since powder, precipitate and fused granules are handled quite differently.
Ag/AgCl reference and biomedical electrodes are the largest specialised use, alongside silver recovery circuits, photographic and photochromic materials and catalyst or speciality synthesis. Quantities are small by chemical standards because the value tracks the silver content.
Note that silver chloride is the insoluble halide and is not interchangeable with silver nitrate, a separate product on its own page. Send the grade, purity, form, weight and delivery location with your enquiry, and availability, packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 7783-90-6
- Formula
- AgCl
- Grade
- technical, reagent, high-purity, electronic
- Appearance
- white to pale grey crystalline powder, precipitate or fused granules
Silver Chloride grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical grade silver chloride powder | white to pale grey crystalline powder | — | Silver recovery and refining circuits, plating chemistry make-up and general process work where a precipitated silver halide feed is acceptable. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity silver chloride powder | fine white to pale grey powder | commonly specified at 99.99% minimum or higher | Ag/AgCl reference electrode and biosensor electrode manufacture, and speciality synthesis where trace metals in the halide would carry through into the finished part. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Reagent grade silver chloride | white crystalline powder | commonly specified at 99.9% minimum or higher | Analytical laboratory preparations, electrode filling solutions and calibration work that needs a controlled halide rather than a process by-product. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Fused silver chloride granules | grey translucent fused granules or beads | — | Melt-formed electrode bodies, sensor tips and optical or infrared component work where the material is required already fused rather than as a loose powder. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy silver chloride from ChemTrade
Request a quote for silver chloride
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to pale grey crystalline powder or precipitate; grey translucent granules when fused, darkening on exposure to light | — |
| CAS number | 7783-90-6 | — |
| Chemical formula | AgCl | — |
| Molecular weight | approximately 143 g/mol | — |
| Melting point | approximately 455 °C | — |
| Water solubility | practically insoluble in water | — |
| Other solubility | dissolves in ammonia solution, thiosulphate and cyanide media through complex formation, which is the basis of most recovery chemistry | — |
| Purity basis | stated as silver chloride content by grade, commonly 99.9% or 99.99% minimum and higher on electronic grades | — |
| Common grade checks | assay, free silver, insoluble matter, moisture and trace metals as required by the electrode, refining or analytical specification | — |
Silver Chloride applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- environmental hazard
Keep the material in closed opaque or amber containers, out of direct light, since silver chloride darkens as light reduces surface silver. Store away from ammonia, cyanides, thiosulphate and strong reducing agents, which dissolve or reduce it. Silver compounds are harmful to aquatic life, so collect residues and washings rather than sending them to drain, and follow the safety information for the grade quoted.
Common questions about silver chloride
Is silver chloride the same as silver nitrate?
No. Silver chloride is the insoluble halide that barely dissolves in water, while silver nitrate is a freely soluble silver salt with entirely different handling and uses. If a plating bath, titration or preparation calls for the soluble salt, order silver nitrate by name.
What purity grades of silver chloride do buyers request?
Purity is normally stated as silver chloride content, commonly 99.9% for technical and reagent work and 99.99% or higher for electrode and sensor manufacture. State the grade and any trace metal limits with the enquiry so the material can be matched to the specification.
Why does silver chloride turn grey or purple in storage?
Light reduces a thin layer of surface silver, which darkens the powder from white towards grey or violet. It is a normal characteristic of the compound rather than contamination, which is why the material is held in opaque containers away from direct light.
What quantities of silver chloride are realistic to order?
Because the value follows the silver content, requirements are usually measured in grams to a few kilograms rather than drums or bags. Give the exact weight you need along with the grade, and the quotation will address that quantity.
Do you supply silver chloride as powder or fused granules?
Both powder and fused granular forms exist on the market, and the choice follows the process: powder for precipitation, formulation and coating work, fused granules where an electrode body or optical part is formed from melt. State the form with your enquiry.
How is silver chloride dissolved or recovered?
It is practically insoluble in water but dissolves through complex formation in ammonia, thiosulphate or cyanide media, and refiners reduce it back to metallic silver. Describe the recovery or process chemistry you are running so the appropriate grade can be quoted.