Silver Rod

Silver Rod is a high-purity material known for its excellent electrical conductivity and thermal properties, making it ideal for both industrial and research applications. It is used in the fabrication of electrodes, electrical contacts, and conductive materials in experiments requiring efficient energy transfer and low resistance. Its malleability and versatility make it suitable for creating custom components involving electronics, materials science, and nanotechnology. Silver rods are also employed to test thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and electrical performance in experimental setups. Researchers use silver rods to achieve accurate and reproducible results in a variety of scientific experiments and development of laboratory and engineering prototypes.

Formula: Ag
Percentage Purity: 99.95%
Diameter: 1.5mm
Length: 20mm
Temper: As Drawn
CAS Number: 7440-22-4
UOM Code: 160-983-94
Legacy Code: AG007905
Distributor Code: GF16098394

SKU: 1000006730

Product Code: AG00-RD-000105

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Tolerances

Rod

Diameter	=<10mm	±10%
Diameter	>10mm	±5%

Tolerances

Rod

Diameter	=<10mm	±10%
Diameter	>10mm	±5%

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Material Properties for Precious Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	47
Crystal structure	Face centred cubic
Electronic structure	Kr 4d¹⁰ 5s¹
Valences shown	1-2,2
Atomic weight( amu )	107.8682
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	63.8
Photo-electric work function( eV )	4.7
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	107/ 51.83
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	109/ 48.17
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.144
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 21.5
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 7.58
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	3/ 34.8

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Material condition	Hard
Material condition	Soft
Poisson's ratio	0.367
Poisson's ratio	0.367
Bulk modulus( GPa )	103.6
Bulk modulus( GPa )	103.6
Tensile modulus( GPa )	82.7
Tensile modulus( GPa )	82.7
Izod toughness( J m⁻¹ )	5
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	95
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	25
Tensile strength( MPa )	330
Tensile strength( MPa )	172

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	1.63@20@20°C
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.0041@0-100°C
Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV )	0.74

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	2212
Density( gcm⁻³ )	10.5@20°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	961.9
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	2390
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	103
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	237@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	429@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	19.1@0-100°C