Dust is flammable. Blackened by ozone, sulfur and hydrogen sulfide. Readily reacts with dilute nitric acid and hot concentrated sulfuric acid. Superficially attacked by hydrochloric acid.
Most silver salts are light sensitive.
Inert to most acids. Fairly stable compound. For coinage, most frequently alloyed with copper or gold. For manufacting of tableware, mirrors, jewelry and ornaments. For making vessels and appatatus used in manufacting medical chemicals.