310980

Gold

wire, diam. 0.5 mm, 99.99% trace metals basis

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): Au
• CAS Number: 7440-57-5
• Molecular Weight: 196.97
• EC Number: 231-165-9
• MDL number: MFCD00003436
• UNSPSC Code: 12141717
• PubChem Substance ID: 24858828
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• 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

Description

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

Safety Information

• 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