Hydrogen Tetrachloroaurate (III) Hydrate

Applications:
Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) hydrate is used for microanalysis of rubidium, cesium and determination of alkaloids. Usually used as a harbinger for the preparation of gold (Au) nanoparticles. It is used in control rods in nuclear reactors and in the manufacture of light electric light filaments.

Specifications:
Formula:                                                        HAuCl4-xH2O
CAS Number:                                                27988-77-8
Formula Weight:                                          339.79 (anhy)
Color:                                                               Yellow-orange
Form:                                                               Crystalline
Purity (based on trace metals analysis):    99.995%
Trace metal Impurities:                                ≤ 0.005%
Percent Gold:                                                  49% minimum
Density:                                                              3.9 gm/cm3



This material is an IATA Hazard for shipping: UN3260, CL 8, PG II

Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate (III) hydrate is very hydroscopic and light sensitive.  Store under nitrogen at ambient temperatures.