Density
10.49 g/cm³ (at 20 °C)
Discovery
Known since ancient times
Discovery
Silver has been known to humans since ancient times. Its discovery predates recorded history.
Common Uses
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Used in jewelry, silverware, and coinage.
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Historically crucial in photography.
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Used in electrical contacts and conductors due to its high conductivity.
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Used in some medical applications due to its antimicrobial properties.
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Used in solar panels for electrical contacts.
Interesting Facts
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Silver has the highest electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity of any metal.
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The chemical symbol for silver, Ag, comes from the Latin word for silver, "argentum."
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Silver tarnishes when it reacts with sulfur compounds in the air, forming silver sulfide.
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Its antimicrobial properties have been known for centuries, even before the understanding of bacteria.
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