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Gold(III) chloride, Premion™, 99.99% (metals basis), Au 64.4% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11339538
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5 g
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Description

Gold(III) chloride is used in colloidal gold solutions, in photography and as a print toning agent(gold toning), starting solution to form other gold compounds and a precursor for preparation of ultra pure gold metal. It is used in electroplating and electroless plating as an anode in an electric cell. Gold(III) chloride acts as a gold catalyst and cell body stains for bright field and dark field microscopy.

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 13453-07-1
Molecular Formula AuCl3
MDL Number MFCD00014172

Specifications

Melting Point 180° (sublimation)
Color Red
Physical Form Crystalline
Quantity 5 g
Assay Percent Range 99.99% (Metal basis)
UN Number 3260
Solubility Information Soluble in water,ethanol,ether and slightly soluble in liquid ammonia.
Formula Weight 303.33
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Appearance Red crystalline
Density 3.90 g/cm3
Chemical Name or Material Gold(III) Chloride
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Gold(III) chloride
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Gold chloride

RUO – Research Use Only

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