Gold coated glass cover slip
Catalog Number
ACM7440575-122
Description | Gold-coloured powder or tiny sheets;Soft yellow metal; gold-colored powder or tiny sheets. |
IUPAC Name | gold |
Molecular Weight | 196.96657g/mol |
Molecular Formula | Au;Au |
Canonical SMILES | [Au] |
InChI | 1S/Au |
InChI Key | PCHJSUWPFVWCPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Boiling Point | 2700 deg C;4892°F |
Melting Point | 1064.76 deg C;1948.57°F |
Density | 19.3g/mL |
Solubility | INSOL IN WATER, ACID; SOL IN POTASSIUM CYANIDE, HOT SULFURIC ACID;Soluble in aqua regia, insoluble in acids;Dissolves readily in 3:1 hydrochloric-nitric acid to form HAuCl4; dissolves in cyanide solutions in the presence of air or hydrogen peroxide to form Au(CN)2 |
Application | The gold-coated glass cover slip serves a vital role in various advanced applications due to its unique properties. Gold, historically treasured for its rarity and malleability, has evolved from its ancient uses in decoration and currency to become a key material in numerous industrial and medical applications. The stunning conductivity and chemical inertness of gold make it especially suitable for use in electronics and plating. A gold-coated glass cover slip, leveraging these properties, is often used in scientific and medical contexts where reliable and precise surface interactions are crucial. This product maximizes the utility of gold's unreactive nature and excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, allowing for innovative applications ranging from biomedical devices ensuring radio opacity to complex electronic components. Additionally, the gold coating resists ionization and remains biologically benign, making it particularly valuable in environments that demand both stability and safety. |
Storage | room temp |
Assay | 99.99% (Ti) |
EC Number | 231-165-9 |
MDL Number | MFCD00003436 |
Quality Level | 100 |