533-51-7

white, crystal(s) powder(s) [MER06]

Exptl photographic emulsion (low sensitivity).

Silver oxalate (Ag₂C₂O₄) is commonly employed in experimental petrology to add carbon dioxide (CO₂) to experiments as it will break down to silver (Ag) and the carbon dioxide under geologic conditions . It is explosive upon heating , shock or friction .