Silver (Ag) is atomic element number 47, with an atomic weight of - TopicsExpress



          

Silver (Ag) is atomic element number 47, with an atomic weight of 108. It is one of the so-called heavy metals, along with lead, mercury, cadmium and gold. Unlike its heavy metal cousins, silver is surprisingly non-toxic to humans and animals, and has a long history of successful medical and public health use dating back 6000 years. Silver has been used to speed wound healing, treat infections, purify water and preserve beverages. The ancient Macedonians covered wounds with silver plates to speed healing (1). N.R. Thompson (2) noted that the germicidal properties of silver, although not recognized as such, have been utilized since the times of the ancient Mediterranean and Asiatic cultures, references being made to the use of silver vessels to prevent spoilage of beverages, and silver foil or plates in the surgical treatment of wounds and broken bones.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 19:35:28 +0000

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