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310980

Gold

wire, diam. 0.5 mm, 99.99% trace metals basis

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
Au
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
196.97
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12141717
EC Number:
231-165-9
MDL number:
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Quality Level

assay

99.99% trace metals basis

form

wire

composition

Au

reaction suitability

core: gold

resistivity

2.05 μΩ-cm, 0°C

diam.

0.5 mm

bp

2808 °C (lit.)

mp

1063 °C (lit.)

density

19.3 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Au]

InChI

1S/Au

InChI key

PCHJSUWPFVWCPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Gold (Au) is a yellow noble metal celebrated for its lustrous appearance and exceptional resistance to corrosion. Our high-purity gold is available in wire form with a diameter of 0.5 mm. Gold wires are widely utilized in the electronics and semiconductor industries for interconnecting integrated circuits, thanks to their outstanding conductivity and corrosion resistance. In the field of nanotechnology, gold wires are investigated for their unique properties, including cold welding and remarkable conducting capabilities, which make them ideal for nanoscale electronic applications. Additionally, gold-coated wires offer enhanced durability and oxidation resistance, making them suitable for demanding environments in aerospace and electronics. Overall, gold wires are integral to material science, particularly in advanced electronics and nanotechnology applications, even as research continues to explore cost-effective alternatives.

Preparation Note

380 mg = 10 cm; 1.9 g = 50 cm


Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

nwg

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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Young Joo Choi et al.
Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology, 13(6), 4437-4445 (2013-07-19)
Gold nanorods (Au NRs) that absorb near-infrared (NIR) light have great potential in the field of nanomedicine. Photothermal therapy (PTT), a very attractive cancer therapy in nanomedicine, combines nanomaterials and light. The aim of this study was to elucidate the
Midas touch in cardiology.
Marianna Karamanou et al.
European heart journal, 34(20), 1463-1464 (2013-07-11)
Tae-Sik Cho et al.
Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology, 13(5), 3711-3714 (2013-07-19)
The crystallization of Au/glass ultrathin films for surface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensor has been studied using synchrotron X-ray scattering and field emission scanning electron microscope. In films thinner than 30 nm, crystallized Au grains with [111] preferred orientation were formed