Gold (III) chloride trihydrate PurReagent, >=98.0% (Au>=49.0%)

PurReagent


Synonym:  Trichlorogold
Linear Formula:  HAuCl4 · 3H2O
Molecular Weight:  393.83 g/mol
CAS Number: 16961-25-4

Properties

Assay Purity >=98%
B pt. NA
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
Catalyst in organic synthesis. Preparation of gold nanoparticles. Electroplating and gold coating processes. Research in nanotechnology and materials science. Analytical and laboratory reagent.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to provide a source of gold ions for chemical reactions catalyst preparation nanoparticle synthesis and plating applications.

General Description
Gold(III) chloride trihydrate is a yellow powder compound containing gold in the (III) oxidation state along with water molecules. It is commonly used in chemical synthesis and gold-related research.