Silver Nitrate is used for sensitizing photographic plates coated with salted collodion. Mix crystals with distilled water in a ratio of 90 grams silver nitrate to 1 liter of water for a 9% concentration, which is a typical concentration for sensitizing wet plate.
Wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves when handling. IMPORTANT: Refer to material's safety data sheet (SDS) for additional safety and handling information. Use of this material is strictly at your own risk.
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