Gold (III) chloride trihydrate PurReagent, 49.0% Au basis

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Properties

Assay Purity >= 49 %
M pt. 75 °C
Density 3.9 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H290,H302,H314,H373,H411
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P314
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
UN Number 3260

Description

Application
Gold(III) chloride trihydrate can be used as a gold precursor salt for the production of gold nanoparticles (AuNP) using various reducing agents. It can also be used as a catalyst.

Purpose
Used as a catalyst in organic chemical reactions. Serves as a precursor for gold nanoparticles and other gold compounds. Applied in electroplating and gold purification processes. Utilized in research and analytical chemistry for studying gold chemistry.

General Description
Gold(III) chloride trihydrate is a reddish to yellow crystalline compound of gold. It is a hydrated form of gold(III) chloride and is soluble in water and alcohol. The compound contains gold in the 3 oxidation state and is sensitive to light and heat.