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I got lots of it on my fingers after using a silver nitrate pencil that broke. On the second day it seemed to look like a dry coating so I filed it with a nail file, then I used good hand cream. The stains aren't comletely gone but they're much less obvious so I'd recommend this plan.
By Krusatyr:
My sloppy pig Plastic Surgeon intended to apply silver nitrate only in my small punch biopsy, but got it all over my chin, pigmenting an area the diameter of a Golf ball with dark brownish-purple. It didn't show up til I got home, and would not scrub off. But I got lucky with this technique:
After silver nitrate has been on skin 48 hours, dissolve one Tablespoon salt in 1/4 Cup hot water. Use a terry cloth wash rag to gently scrub the stain with the warm solution, re-dipping the cloth often, for about a minute. Dry with a tissue. Firmly press on the sticky part of a band-aid strip, and pull off. Much of the stain will come right off with it.
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Do silver nitrate burns go away?
Yes. A stain on the skin from silver nitrate will usually disappeear after a few days.
What happens if silver nitrate is absorbed through the skin?
Brief contact with silver nitrate creates brown, black, or purple stains on the skin, but increased exposure can cause burns.
How do you get rid of the greyish-black stain left on skin by silver nitrate?
you would have to let the skin fall mabey try using steel wool with soap a few nights of some ruff textured cloth hope it helped
How can you remove silver nitrate in the skin?
You can't really, just wash your hands after your hands have been stained black and wait. Next time remember to wear gloves when conducting experiments where your skin can get stained.
Is silver salts discoloring the skin a chemical property?
It is a chemical process, not property; but silver nitrate affect the skin by coloring - a black color appear.
What are the medical use of AgNO3?
Silver nitrate was used for the skin cauterisation; now is avoided.
What will happen if silver nitrate comes in contact with your skin?
Silver nitrate is an antibiotic that can be corrosive to skin. Brief contact with the chemical creates brown, black, or purple stains on the skin, but increased exposure can cause burns. It is sometimes used in a lunar caustic stick for cauterizing nosebleeds and punctured varicose veins.
Does using silver nitrate hurt?
on unanesthetized skin it feels like someone is holding a lit match to your skin or possibly a cars cigarette lighter on your skin.
What hazards are associated with silver nitrate?
Silver nitrate is toxic and corrosive. Little exposure to the chemical will not produce immediate or even or any side effects other than the purple skin stains. It is VERY poisonous !
Why does silver tarnish?
Sterling silver tarnishes because when silver is exposed the air it causes chemical reactions and creates Silver Nitrate. This is what will leave black marks on your skin when you wear something made of silver.
How long does it take for silver nitrate to come off the skin if its one molar?
It takes seven to ten days
Why does sterling silver tarnish?
Sterling silver tarnishes because when silver is exposed the air it causes chemical reactions and creates Silver Nitrate. This is what will leave black marks on your skin when you wear something made of silver.
