Answer to Question #318246 in Organic Chemistry for mikay

Question

Give the medical uses of silver nitrate

Answer 1

Silver nitrate has many applications as an antibacterial agent, for example:

1) it helps to heal wounds and burns because it deters microbial growth

2) it's used to disinfect water

AgNO₃ is also a cauterising agent and the applications include:

1) control nose bleeding associated with small vessels and ulceration of the nasal mucosa

2) elimination of skin tags and warts

3) removal of hypergranulation tissues

4) pain relief in aphthous stomatitis