Silver (Ag) — Element 47

47 Ag 107.87

Silver

Element 47 · 107.87 u · d-block

transition metal

The best electrical and thermal conductor of any element. Used in jewelry, photography, electronics, and currency since ancient times.

Phase (STP)

Solid

Melting Point

961.78 °C

Boiling Point

2162 °C

Density

10.501 g/cm³

Electronegativity

1.93

Atomic Radius

160 pm

Ionization Energy

731 kJ/mol

Electron Affinity

126 kJ/mol

Discovered

Ancient · Known since antiquity

Electron Configuration

[Kr] 4d10 5s1