Silver was discovered by Known since ancient times at no data in not known.
Origin of name: from the Anglo-Saxon word "siolfur" meaning "silver" (the origin of the symbol Ag comes from the Latin word "argentum" meaning "silver").
Atomic Number: 47
Atomic Weight: 107.8682
Melting Point: 1234.93 K (961.78°C or 1763.20°F)
Boiling Point: 2435 K (2162°C or 3924°F)
Density: 10.501 grams per cubic centimeter
Phase at Room Temperature: Solid
Element Classification: Metal
Period Number: 5 Group Number: 11 Group Name: none