Gold
ALDRICH/310980 - wire, diam. 0.5 mm, 99.99% trace metals basis
CAS Number: 7440-57-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): Au
Molecular Weight: 196.97
EC Number: 231-165-9
MDL Number: MFCD00003436
Linear Formula: Au
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 99.99% trace metals basis |
| bp | 2808 °C (lit.) |
| density | 19.3 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| diam. | 0.5 mm |
| form | wire |
| InChI | 1S/Au |
| InChI key | PCHJSUWPFVWCPO-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 1063 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| resistivity | 2.05 μΩ-cm, 0°C |
| SMILES string | [Au] |
| 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. |
| Packaging: | 1.9 g in rigid mailer |
| Packaging: | 380 mg in rigid mailer |
| Preparation Note: | 380 mg = 10 cm; 1.9 g = 50 cm |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | nwg |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 99.99% trace metals basis |
| bp | 2808 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 1063 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 19.3 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12141717 |