Used primarily in medical settings as a cauterizing agent to treat wounds and remove granulation tissue. It is applied to stop minor bleeding, particularly in the mouth or nose. In dermatology, it helps remove warts and skin tags by destroying the affected tissue. In laboratories, it serves as a reagent for detecting halides like chloride, bromide, and iodide in chemical analysis. It is also employed in the preparation of silver-based compounds and in qualitative inorganic analysis. In photography, it is a key component in the production of light-sensitive silver halide emulsions used in film and photographic paper. Additionally, it is utilized in the manufacturing of mirrors and silver plating due to its ability to deposit silver onto surfaces. In water treatment, it is used in low concentrations to prevent the growth of bacteria and algae in swimming pools and water systems. Its antimicrobial properties make it effective in controlling microbial contamination.