Silver nitrate is a corrosive solid that can stain and burn the skin
and eyes; students and instructors working with solid silver
nitrate should take appropriate precautions including the
wearing of eye protection, appropriate gloves and a lab coat
or apron. If provided as a dilute aqueous solution, the risk
posed by silver nitrate is markedly reduced, but appropriate
best practices for laboratory safety should still be followed.
Insulated gloves or tongs should be used to manipulate flasks
that are removed from hot plates or microwave ovens. All silver
waste should be collected and disposed of according to local
regulations.