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Gold(I) potassium cyanide, Premion™, 99.96% (metals basis), Au 67.6% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11317397
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5 g

Description

Gold potassium cyanide is an important gold source used in electrolytic gold plating. The primary application of gold potassium cyanide is in the electroplating of metals. In addition, gold potassium cyanide is also used in the decorative plating of jewelry. It is useful for photoreduction of gold ions using the ZnO nanopowder. It is useful for the preparation of gold-gold junction electrode in the voltammetric glucose detection.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 13967-50-5
MDL Number MFCD00011414
Synonym Potassium dicyanoaurate(I); Potassium gold cyanide

Specifications

Melting Point (decomposition)
Color White
Physical Form Crystalline Powder
Quantity 1 g
Linear Formula KAu(CN)2
UN Number UN1588
Beilstein 6235525
Merck Index 14,7628
Solubility Information Soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol.
Formula Weight 288.33
Percent Purity 99.96%
Grade Premion™
Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) Au 67.6% min.
Odor Odorless
Density 3.45 g/mL
Assay (metals basis)
Chemical Name or Material Gold(I) potassium cyanide
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Gold(I) potassium cyanide
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 1
  • Acute toxicity Category 2
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
  • ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H290-May be corrosive to metals.
  • H300-Fatal if swallowed.
  • H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H330-Fatal if inhaled.
  • H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
  • EUH032-Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
  • P330-Rinse mouth.
  • P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Gold(I) potassium cyanide

RUO – Research Use Only

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