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Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) (CAS 27988-77-8)

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Alternate Names:
Auric chloride; Chloroauric acid; Gold(III) chloride
CAS Number:
27988-77-8
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
339.79
Molecular Formula:
HAuCl4
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) hydrate is used as a precursor in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles. It acts as a source of gold ions in the formation of nanoparticles through reduction by a reducing agent. The tetrachloroaurate(III) ions are reduced to elemental gold, leading to the formation of gold nanoparticles. Hydrogen Tetrachloroaurate(Iii) Hydrate plays a role in the production of gold nanoparticles with controlled size and shape, which is important for various applications in nanotechnology and materials science. The hydrate form of the compound provides stability and facilitates the synthesis process by controlling the release of gold ions. In the experimental context, hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) hydrate functions as a key component in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles, contributing to the advancement of nanotechnology and materials research.


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Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III), 250 mg

sc-250067
250 mg
$112.00

Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III), 1 g

sc-250067A
1 g
$343.00