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What is the chemical formula of "lunar caustic"? |
AgCl AgBr Ag2SO4 AgNO3 |
AgNO3 |
Silver nitrate is a chemical known for its antiseptic properties. Silver nitrate is called lunar caustic because when it comes in contact with organic substances (e.g., skin , clothes) and reduced to metallic silver which is white like the iron lunar. Its chemical formula is AgNO3. Applied to the skin and mucous membranes , silver nitrate is used either in stick form as lunar caustic (or caustic pencil). |