AU2003 Gold(III) Chloride Trihydrate Powder (CAS No.16961-25-4)

Catalog No.	AU2003
Purity	≥99.99% trace metals basis
CAS Number	16961-25-4
Appearance	Yellow crystals and lumps
Molecular Formula	HAuCl4•3H2O
Synonyms	Tetrachloroauric(III) acid trihydrate; Gold(III) c
Theoretical Au%	58.0% (anhydrous)

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Technical Data Sheet

Description of Gold(III) Chloride Trihydrate Powder

Chloroauric acid is an orange-yellow crystal that is easily deliquescent and easily soluble in water. It is decomposed into gold by heat. Chloroauric acid is the most common compound of gold. It is widely used for analytical reagents and gold plating reagents.

Chloroauric Acid Powder

Specifications of Gold(III) Chloride Trihydrate Powder

CAS No.	16961-25-4
Molecular formula	HAuCl4·3H2O
Molecular weight	393.83 (339.79anhy)
Purity	≥99.9% trace metals basis
Appearance	Yellow crystals and lumps
Theoretical Au%	58.0% (anhydrous)
Au Assay	50.0 % ± 1.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in water
Storage & Sensitivity	Hygroscopic; Light Sensitive; Store under Argon; Ambient temperatures

Applications of Gold(III) Chloride Trihydrate Powder

- Microanalysis of rubidium, cesium and in the determination of alkaloids
- Harbinger for the preparation of gold (Au) nanoparticles
- Control rods of nuclear reactors and in the manufacturing of electric light filaments

Safety Information

Symbol	GHS05, GHS07
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statements	H314-H317
Precautionary statements	P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
RIDADR	UN 3260 8/PGII
WGK Germany	3
RTECS	MD5428000