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GOLD Structure

GOLD

Chemical Properties

Melting point 1063 °C (lit.)
Boiling point 2808 °C (lit.)
Density  19.3 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index  n20/589.3 1.523
Flash point 4 °C
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  H2O: soluble
form  wire
Specific Gravity 19.3
color  purple
PH 6-8
PH Range 6 - 8
Resistivity 2.05 μΩ-cm, 0°C
Water Solubility  Soluble in hot sulfuric acid and aqua regia. Insoluble in water and acid.
Sensitive  Light Sensitive
Merck  13,4529
Exposure limits NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3
Stability Stable. May react with halogens, strong oxidizing agents, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide. Reaction with ammonia or hydrogen peroxide may form explosive materials.
CAS DataBase Reference 7440-57-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Gold (7440-57-5)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  Xi,Xn,F,C
Risk Statements  36/38-43-67-65-63-48/20-38-11-34-23-52/53
Safety Statements  26-36/37/39-45-62-36/37-61-23
RIDADR  UN 1789 8/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  MD5420000
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  3822 00 00
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  II
Hazardous Substances Data 7440-57-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

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