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I have stained badly on my hand. Tonight I tried what I could find. And had no joy. Here's a list of what definiteily does NOT work: 1 Straight hydrogen peroxide 2. Dip It Coffeemaker cleaner 3. Goof Off stain removeer 4. Lemon juice and baking soda 5. stainless steel polish 6. pure ammonia 7. pure Borateem Borax 8. Glass cooktop cleaner 9. I have read that sodium thiosulfate should work, but I don't have any til tomorrow. I will let you know. Erik
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 16y agoOne week to up to a month depending in how long it was on the skin and the concentration. One solution that help to remove the stains is washing the area with saltwater.
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∙ 12y agoHydrogen peroxide fades it or removes stain.
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∙ 11y agoOver time blackened skin layer disappears; be patient.
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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.
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.
Why is silver nitrate used in cauterization of wounds?
= = = Silver Nitrate =Jump to: navigation, searchSilver nitrate is a chemical compound with chemical formula AgNO3. This nitrate of silver is a light-sensitive ingredient in photographic film and is a poisonous, corrosive compound. Silver nitrate crystals can be produced by dissolving silver in nitric acid and evaporating the solution. The compound notably stains skin a greyish or black color that is made visible after exposure to sunlight. Silver nitrate has been used as an antiseptic, dropped into newborn babies' eyes at birth. This is to prevent contraction of gonorrhoea or chlamydia from their mother. A very weak solution is used for this, (about 1%) and there are very few side effects. Mythically, silver nitrate was used as a method of killing vampires, with the silver nitrate generally being injected into a bullet cartridge or used in a hypodermic needle. Fused silver nitrate, shaped into sticks, was traditionally called lunar caustic and used as a cauterizing agent. It can also be used in wound management to 'knock back' over-granulation of tissue in healing wounds such as ulcers and sinuses. [edit]Silver nitrate can be used in a medical environment as a chemical cauterizing agent and medicinal caustic. A typical applicator is composed of 75% silver nitrate with 25% potassium nitrate. As the silver nitrate contacts with water (in the blood) the compound goes into solution forming nitric acid. The acid subsequently is responsible for the cautery effect. As mentioned above this will typically result in a black or greyish staining of the skin. This staining is caused by the accumulation of the silver and will typically go away as the body rids itself of the mineral. Retrieved from "http://wiki.bmezine.com/index.php/Silver_Nitrate"
How harmful is silver nitrate?
If ingested by mouth silver nitrate is a deadly poison and only small quantity is enough to kill a person. If dilute solutions (1M) contact exposed skin, the skill will become dyed dark brown after it is exposed to ultraviolet light. This is only temporary until the skin cells dye and wear away to be replaced by new ones. This usually takes 2-4 days.
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.
Remove silver nitrate stain from skin?
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.
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
