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13453-07-1

Name Gold trichloride
CAS 13453-07-1
EINECS(EC#) 240-948-4
Molecular Formula AuCl3
MDL Number MFCD00011322
Molecular Weight 303.33
MOL File 13453-07-1.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance orange-red to dark red crystals
Melting point  254°C
Boiling point  265 °C
density  3.9 g/mL at 25 °C
storage temp.  2-8°C
form  Crystalline Powder, Crystals or Chunks
color  yellow
Water Solubility  soluble
Sensitive  Hygroscopic
Merck  14,4521
Solubility Product Constant (Ksp) pKsp: 24.5
Uses
Photography, gold plating, special inks, medicine, ceramics (enamels, gilding, and painting porcelain), glass (gilding, ruby glass), manufacture of finely divided gold and purple of Cassius.
CAS DataBase Reference 13453-07-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 13453-07-1(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  C,Xi
Risk Statements 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
Safety Statements 
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
RIDADR  UN 3260 8/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  MD5420000
3-8-10
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  28433000
Safety Profile
Experimental reproductive effects. Human mutation data reported. Reaction with ammonia or ammonium salts yields fulminating gold, a heat-, friction-, and impact-sensitive explosive similar to mercury and silver fulminates. See also GOLD COMPOUNDS and CHLORIDES. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl-.

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