(Not Official.)

Official Salts and Preparations.

Argenti Nitras (Gen., Argenti Nitratis)

Eng., Silver Nitrate. Formula, AgNO3.

Form

Colorless crystals becoming dark on exposure to light in the presence of organic matter.

Odor And Taste

Odorless; bitter, caustic, metallic taste.

Solubility

In 0.4 part water and in 30 parts alcohol (incompatible).

Incompatibles

Acetates, arsenites, bromides, carbonates, chlorides, chro-mates, cyanides, hypophosphites, iodides, phosphates, sulphides, sulphates. tartrates, acids (except nitric), alkalies, alkaloids, alcohol, creosote, and organic matter generally.

Average Dose

1/6 grain (0.01 Gm.).

Official Preparation.

Argenti Nitras Fusus

Eng., Moulded Silver Nitrate. Synonyms, Caustic, Lunar Caustic. Hard white pencils or cones made by treating 100 Gm. of Silver Nitrate with 4 Gm. of Hydrochloric Acid and melting and moulding the product.