Silver (Ag)
"Meet Argentum, the Shining Sentinel! With unparalleled conductivity and a radiant shield, Argentum zips through circuits and reflects danger, always ensuring clarity and protection!"
A memorable persona to anchor Ag in your mind.
10.49
Grams per cm³
961.78
Celsius (°C)
172
Radius (pm)
Daily Life Link
Think of your fanciest jewelry or those shiny coins jangling in your pocket!
Discovery & History
Year Discovered
Ancient
Discovered By
Unknown
Origin of Name
"The name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon name, ''siolfur''."
Technical Properties
Atomic Mass
107.868 u
Standard State
solid
Boiling Point
2162°C
Electron Configuration
[Kr] 4d105s1
1st Ionization Energy
7.576 eV
Electron Affinity
N/A
Oxidation States
"It's that brilliant, shiny metallic white you just can't miss, reflecting almost everything!"
Did You Know?
Conductivity King: Silver isn't just a good conductor; it's the *best* electrical conductor of *all* metals! Your power lines would be super efficient if they were silver, but, well, price!
Heat Champion: Not only electricity, but silver also leads the pack as the best *thermal* conductor. It transfers heat faster than any other metal!
Mirror, Mirror: Silver is incredibly reflective, mirroring back about 95% of visible light. That's why it's been a key component in high-quality mirrors for ages!
Anti-Germ Superstar: Historically, people used to drop silver coins into milk to keep it fresh! Silver ions are powerful germ-fighters, used today in some medical applications and water purification.