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Provided is an antimicrobial glass which can be accommodated in a narrow accommodation space of an antimicrobial water unit for supplying antimicrobial water to a washing tub of a washing machine, and also can effectively suppress an occurrence of black mold or the like in a washing tub and can effectively protect a subject for washing against microbes while suppressing the coloration of the subject. n As an antimicrobial glass for exhibiting an antimicrobial effect by releasing silver ions when brought into direct contact with water, when the total amount is 100% by weight, the content of Ag 2 O has a value within the range of above 5% by weight but less than 10% by weight, the content of P 2 O 5 and CaO has a value within a predetermined range, the content of ZnO has a value of below 10% by weight, the content of K 2 O, Al 2 O 3 , and MgO has a value within a predetermined range, and the antimicrobial glass has a tablet shape with a maximum diameter value in a predetermined range. |