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Linear Formula:
KAu(CN)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
288.10
Beilstein:
6235525
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
Assay:
98%
Form:
solid
Quality Level
Assay
98%
form
solid
reaction suitability
core: potassium
density
3.45 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
[K+].N#C[Au-]C#N
InChI
1S/2CN.Au.K/c2*1-2;;/q;;-1;+1
InChI key
OQHPFUBKFKRHKZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Potassium dicyanoaurate, also known as potassium gold cyanide. It is a water-soluble salt that is commonly used in gold electroplating, as a precursor for the synthesis of other gold compounds, and in certain chemical processes.
Application
Potassium dicyanoaurate(I) can be used as:
- A precursor in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles and nanowires, which are crucial for applications in electronics, photonics, and catalysis
- An electrolyte in the potentiostatic deposition of gold nanowires, which are used in electronics and photonics.
- A key component in the production of conductive inks and coatings, which are essential for printed circuit boards and other electronic components.
- A catalyst in certain chemical reactions.
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 1 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1
Supplementary Hazards
Storage Class Code
6.1B - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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