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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
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12141717
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

Assay

99.99% trace metals basis

form

wire

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.

Quantity

380 mg = 10 cm; 1.9 g = 50 cm

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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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
Yoon-Chae Nah
Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology, 13(5), 3470-3473 (2013-07-19)
Au nanoparticles and poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) composite films were prepared by electrodeposition of Au nanoparticles using pulse-current electrodeposition followed by the spin coating of P3HT and their enhanced electrochromic coloration was investigated. A relatively uniformed Au nanoparticle was obtained by the
Young Min Bae et al.
Journal of biomedical nanotechnology, 9(6), 1060-1064 (2013-07-19)
We report on the enhancement of sensitivity of SPR biosensor by modifying the metal surface. A mixture layer, in which gold and dielectric medium coexist, was simply prepared by increasing the roughness of gold surface deposited onto a glass substrate
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Marianna Karamanou et al.
European heart journal, 34(20), 1463-1464 (2013-07-11)
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

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