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Gold nanoparticles

10 nm diameter, silica coated, OD 1, dispersion in H2O

Synonym(s):

Gold Colloid, Gold/Silica core/shell particles

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UNSPSC Code:
12352302
NACRES:
NA.23

material

silica

Quality Level

100

form

dispersion
nanoparticles

concentration

~7.1E+12 particles/mL

OD

1

diameter

10 nm

λmax

514-524 nm

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Application

Webinar: Introduction to Gold Nanoparticles - Properties and Applications in Life Science
Our silica coated gold nanoparticles are highly stable and suitable for applications including; Sensing/Detection; Biological Targeting; and enhanced photoacoustics upon aggregation. Silica coating has also been shown to enhance gold uptake in cells.

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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