Silver nitrate is an inorganic compound with chemical formula AgNO .This salt is a versatile precursor to many other silver compounds, such as those used in photography. It is far less sensitive to light than the halides.

Application

Silver nitrate is a natural compound that is used as an antiinfective agent. Silver nitrate topical (for use on the skin) is used to cauterize infected tissues around a skin wound. Silver nitrate can also help create a scab to help stop bleeding from a minor skin wound.