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This section provides an overview for silver oxide as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 15 silver oxide manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked silver oxide companies as of December, 2024: 1.American Elements, 2.Stanford Advanced Materials, 3.Merck.
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Silver oxide is a compound of oxygen and silver. Two types of silver oxide exist: silver oxide (I) and silver monoxide, with silver oxide (I) being commonly referred to as silver oxide. Silver oxide (I) is a dark brown powder obtained by adding a dilute solution of sodium hydroxide to a concentrated solution of silver nitrate.
Silver monoxide, on the other hand, is a grayish-black powder. It forms by the reaction of silver with ozone (O3) and also by the reaction of aqueous silver nitrate with peroxodisulfate, (NH4)2S2O8.
Silver (I) oxide finds wide application as catalysts, in the sterilization of drinking water, production of colored and conductive glass, glass polishing, hydroxy group introduction in organic synthesis, dehalogenating agent, and medical applications. Its strong bactericidal and deodorizing properties make it suitable for use in cosmetics.
Silver monoxide serves various purposes including as oxidants and analytical reagents. It is also utilized in silver oxide-zinc alkaline batteries, which are small primary batteries using zinc as the anode, silver oxide as the cathode, and an alkaline solution as the electrolyte.
Silver oxide (I) is unstable to heat and light, decomposing into silver and oxygen upon exposure to sunlight or heat. It begins decomposing at approximately 160°C and rapidly decomposes at 250-300°C, releasing oxygen to form metallic silver. It completely decomposes at 300-340°C to form solid silver. Silver oxide (I) is insoluble in ethanol.
Silver monoxide is antimagnetic and decomposes into oxygen and silver at temperatures above 100℃. It is one of the strongest oxidizers and is insoluble in cold water but soluble in ammonia water.
Silver oxide (I) has the chemical formula Ag2O, a formula weight of 231.74, and a density of 7.14 g/cm3. Its crystal structure is cubic, similar to copper (I) oxide, with silver atoms arranged face-centered cubically and oxygen atoms arranged body-centered cubically.
Although written with the formula AgO, silver monoxide is not an oxide of silver (II). According to X-ray diffraction results, it is believed to be a mixed oxide of silver (I) and silver (III), such as AgIAgIIIO2.
Silver oxide (I) is slightly soluble in water, yielding the hydrolysis product Ag(OH2)2-. It reacts with various acids and alkali chloride solutions, forming silver (I) chloride and alkali hydroxides. It also absorbs carbon dioxide in a wet state.
Silver oxide (I) dissolves in aqueous solutions containing ammonia (NH3) and thiosulfate ion (S2O32-), forming complex ions such as silver diamine (I) ion ([Ag(NH3)2]+) and bis-thiosulfato silver (I) acid ion ([Ag(S2O3)2]3-), respectively.
Silver (I) oxide serves as a mild oxidant in organic chemistry and is used in the synthesis of carboxylic acids from aldehydes. It is often prepared in situ with alkali hydroxides and silver nitrate. Additionally, it is utilized in silver oxide batteries and as a substitute for silver powder in fine electronic circuit manufacturing.
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Stanford Advanced Materials was established in 1994 in Lake Forest, California to provide rare-earth products for research and development purposes. Stanford Advanced Materials serves many industries ranging from automotive to fashion to energy to research to sports to textiles. Stanford Advanced Materials manufactures and distributes purified metals, ceramics, composite materials including strips, plates, rods, wires, and bars, as well as laboratory equipment and optical equipment including crystals, lenses, splitters, and windows.
American Elements was founded in 1997 in California and currently has research and production facilities in Utah, Mexico, China, and the United Kingdom. AE manufactures and distributes advanced materials from a catalog of over 30,000 products for bulk industrial use as well as small scale laboratory use. AE also provides testing and analyses services including spectroscopy along with structural, thermal, and electrical analyses. AE holds sustainable development as a core corporate value and is committed to work to protect the health of the environment.
Yogi Dye Chem Industries was founded in 1960 and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India as an ISO 9001:2008 certified firm offering a range of inorganic pharmaceutical raw materials. The company’s niche in the chemical industry is in developing pharmaceutical raw materials and bulk drugs. The company is a manufacturer, exporter, and importer of pharmaceutical raw materials including bulk drugs, veterinary feed additives, fine chemicals, and nearly all metallic and inorganic metals.
Maitry Enterprise, established in 2009 in Gujarat, India, is a manufacturer and supplier of silver chemicals and salts. The company’s product segment includes silver nitrate, silver nitrate powder, silver sulfate, silver oxide, and other silver salts used in pharmaceutical industries for medicinal purposes, as an antibacterial agent & catalyst, in ink and mirror industries as a laboratory reagent, and KSM. Silver oxide is produced for use in the electronic industry for manufacturing silver-oxide batteries and as a chemical compound in optics. Silver salt is produced as a powder for use in mirror making, electroplating, photographic paper, and silver plating.
Indane Chemical Company is a manufacturer and supplier of precious metal salts and platinum products. Established in 2002 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the company produces platinum wires, foils, and dishes, as well as goods fabricated from palladium, gold, and silver. These supply client manufacturers of accessories and ornaments in the jewelry market. Aside from precious metals products, the company also offers other products including platinum alumina catalyst and plastic primer, as well as 2k series lacquers, hardeners, and thinners. These are used by client companies in oil and gas, biodegradable detergents, and consumer electronics.
Modison Limited was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India, as a manufacturer and supplier of electrical contacts. The company's range of services encompasses the refining and recovery of precious metals, silver plating, melting and assaying of silver, research and development of contact materials, as well as electron beam welding. It specialises in the production and distribution of electrical contacts, high voltage capacitors, and sulphur hexafluoride contacts, which play a crucial role in the transmission, distribution, and utilisation of power. The company serves switchgear, automotive, engineering, aerospace, marine, defense, and railways industries.
Pheonix Industries was established in 2006 and is based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, as a manufacturer of silver compounds and products. The product portfolio of the company comprises analytical grade silver nitrate, reagent grade silver sulphate, industrial grade silver oxide, silver metal powder, and reagent grade silver chloride. The products are utilized in the elimination of mercury, an antidote for mercury poisoning, and in wound healing products, among other applications. The company caters to various industries, including medical treatments, wound healing, and ceramics.
Powder Pack Chem was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company is a manufacturer and exporter of specialty chemicals used in pharmaceuticals, fashion, and beauty products. The company offers hundreds of products available in volumes ranging from 100 grams to 500 kilograms. The company services include providing on-time consignments for customers in need of quick delivery. Chemicals range from acacia gum powder all the way to three variations of zinc sulphate.
Merck, started in 1668 and based in Darmstadt, Germany, is a supplier of solutions and services for research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical and biotechnological drug therapies. The company serves the life science industry and has a broad portfolio of 300,000 products, including biopharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial microbiology, reagent, life science research, and water purification products. It is available in 66 countries, brings together six brands, and has several ISO certifications, including ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 50001.
Nacalai Tesque Inc., founded in 1846 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of research chemicals, fine chemicals, diagnostics, and the related instruments. Some of its products include cytokines, nucleic acid electrophoresis, cell dissociation reagents, and sialic acid-related products, and it also offers custom and bulk service for bulk reagents and cell culture media. The company has more than 50 domestic distributors and several worldwide, including Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, Europe, and Africa. It is ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 certified, while the Kyoto South brand and Tesque factory are ISO 14001 certified.
Saveer Matrix Nano Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2019 as a subsidiary of Saveer Biotech Limited (SBL), is a chemical manufacturer and distributor based in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. The company specializes in producing a range of nano particles, including calcium oxide, cobalt, copper, nickel, and niobium nano particles. It also offers nano powders like lithium and magnalium nanopowder, spherical powder, and chemical supplies, all branded as MatrixNano products and are mostly used in commercial laboratories.
Founded in 1981, Central Drug House Ltd. serves the scientific community via manufacturing and marketing a library of over 9,000 products to laboratory fine chemicals and dehydrated culture media with emphasis on purity and service. Examples are acids & bases, adsorbents, disinfectants, indicator papers, oils, and solvents. CDH provides bio chemicals, research chemicals, laboratory reagents, various solvents, stains & indicators, and dehydrated culture media. CDH is ISO 9001 certified and CDHs’ products are in compliance with specifications of IP, BP, USP, and EP standards.
RX Chemicals was founded in Mumbai, India, in 2011. RX Chemicals sells chemical-based products for many sectors including automobile, agriculture, airline, medicine, and accessories. Automobile products include carwash shampoo, compressor cleaner, and interior cleaners. Agricultural products include fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides. Airline products include exterior products such as deicing fluid, as well as interior products such as solvent cleaner. The company also provides a range of services including chemical inspection, logistics, chemical usage supervision, as well as tank cleaning.
Shanghai Xinglu Chemical (Xinglu Chemical) is based in Shanghai, China. Xinglu Chemical serves as a distributor of specialty metals, rare earth elements, and alloys. Xinglu Chemical’s metal alloy offerings include aluminum molybdenum, barium metal, magnesium scandium, and aluminum boron. Nano materials include silicon oxide, zirconium chloride, nano tungsten carbide powder, nano silver powder, cobalt oxide, and magnesium oxide nano powder. Rare earths include rare earth oxides, rare earth nitrates, rare earth metals, rare earth fluoride, rarer earth chloride, and others such as cerium carbonate.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Elements |
33.3%
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| 2 | Stanford Advanced Materials |
27.8%
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| 3 | Merck |
22.2%
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| 4 | MAITRY ENTERPRISE |
5.6%
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| 5 | YOGI DYE CHEM INDUSTRIES |
5.6%
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| 6 | Powder Pack Chem |
5.6%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the silver oxide page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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India
|
9 | 64.3% |
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United States of America
|
2 | 14.3% |
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Japan
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2 | 14.3% |
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China
|
1 | 7.1% |
