Silver is a transition metal, chemical symbol Ag. White glossy metal (face-centered cubic crystal) Silver is one of the metals known and utilized in ancient times, and is an important precious metal. Silver exists as a single substance in nature, but most of it exists in silver ores in the form of a combined state. Silver has stable physical and chemical properties, excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, soft texture, and high ductility. Its reflectivity is extremely high, reaching over 99%, and it has many important uses.