Material Properties

Silver (Ag) is a transition metal in the 11th group (Group IB) of the periodic table, with an atomic number of 47. In the

pictures:Silver atom and its element type

periodic table of elements, silver is located in the transition metal region. Elements in this region usually have fully or partially filled D-orbital electrons, which endow them with unique physical and chemical properties. Silver is renowned for its high electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, ductility, plasticity, antibacterial properties and high reflectivity. These characteristics make it widely used in fields such as electronics, jewelry, medicine, optics and energy.

Pictures: Silver electronic components, silver wires, silver ion dressings

Excellent electrical conductivity: Silver is renowned for its outstanding electrical conductivity and has the best electrical conductivity among all metals. This characteristic makes it a preferred key material in the electronics industry, for example, for the preparation of high-precision and high-reliability electronic components.

Good ductility and plasticity: Silver has excellent ductility and plasticity and can be processed into various shapes, such as fine wires and thin sheets. This characteristic enables it to be widely applied in fields such as jewelry and handicrafts.

Remarkable antibacterial properties: Silver ions have remarkable antibacterial activity and can effectively inhibit or kill a variety of microorganisms. This characteristic has made it valued in the medical field, for example, for the development of materials with antibacterial functions.^[1]

Pictures: Silver reflector, silver tableware, silver jewelry

High reflectivity: Silver has an extremely high reflectivity to visible light and infrared light, effectively reflecting light. This characteristic makes it have application value in the fields of optics and solar energy, such as being used to manufacture mirrors and reflective layers.^[2]

Certain corrosion resistance: Silver has good stability against water and most gases at room temperature, demonstrating a certain degree of corrosion resistance. This feature gives it an advantage in certain specific applications, such as in the manufacture of ornaments and chemical instruments.

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