47

Ag
Silver
107.87

By: Jocelyn, Ashley, and Camille

Origin of Silver and How its
Extracted
Silver is found in Canada, Mexico, Poland, Peru, Bolivia, Australia, and the
United States.

In the US the largest state producers are Nevada, Idaho, and Arizona

Silver is extracted by ore processing and the process of electrolysis (electrolysis

is a process in which a compound is broken down by the passing of the electric
current)
Properties
Physical: Chemical:
Ductility Boiling Point- 2212

Electronic Conductivity Melting Point- 962

Malleability Electronegativity-1.9

Reflectivity Reacts with Sulfur (Silver Sulfide)

Heat fusion of silver is

11.3kJ/mol
Safety Of Mining and Handling :
Problems: Safety :
Dust (can accumulate in the Modern safeguards
lungs and cause disease)
Ventilation systems
Welding fumes (overexposure of
vaporized molten metal Respirators
causes problems )
Ear protectors
Noise (can lead to temporary or
permanent hearing loss)

Heavy loads ( causes injuries)

Uses of Silver and Possible Uses:
Present uses: Future uses:
Coins Water purifications in 3rd
world countries
Metals
Future technologies
Electrical and electronic
devices More advance medicines

Industrial applications Silver- zinc batteries

Jewelry Textile industry

Silverware
Cost/Benefit of Mining Silver
Economical: Environmental:
Formal mining employs
3.7 million workers
20 million people work in
artisanal and small-scale
mining
Wages earned go into the
local/national economy
leading to improvements
in schools, health service
and transport etc.
Human:
Recycling silver saves Anti-Bacterial effect
energy, so less fossil
fuels are burned Eliminates parasites
Recycling silver = less Strengthens immune
pollution and less waste. system
Useful products can
be made from silver to
enhance our lives
Environmental Impact and
Solutions
Impact on Environment: Solutions:
The impact of silver has actually Apply Silver in less quantities
not been completely understood
and researched completely. Use other materials

Silver has been an issue on Water can not exceed one

aquatic organisms milligram per liter of water

Affects drinking water

Impacts human health

Waste/ Reuse/ Recycle
7,500 tons of silver are now used annually to make PCs,
cell phones, tablet computers and other new electronic
and electrical products worldwide

$21 billion in value each year

Common wastes containing silver are photographic film,

paper, ash, solutions and sludge

Extra income derived from selling silver scrap, good

demand for recyclable silver in the market
Sources
http://phys.org/news/2013-04-environmental-impact-nanosilver.html http://benefitof.net/benefits-of-silver/

http://www.docbrown.info/page04/Mextracte.htm

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120706164159.htm

https://www.britannica.com/technology/silver-processing

http://www.recyclingsilver.com/

http://www.livescience.com/11173-miners-face-health-risks-good-days.html

http://www.miningfacts.org/Economy/

https://www.silverum.eu/vyhody_stribra.html

http://www.chemistryexplained.com/elements/P-T/Silver.html

http://www.silvercoins.com/uses-of-silver/