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Tetrachloroauric Acid (CAS 16903-35-8)

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Alternate Names:
Hydrogen Tetrachloroaurate (III)
CAS Number:
16903-35-8
Molecular Weight:
339.79
Molecular Formula:
AuCl4H
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.
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Tetrachloroauric Acid is widely used in the field of nanotechnology, particularly for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles, which have diverse applications in electronics, catalysis, and materials science. Research involving this compound centers around its ability to reduce to elemental gold under various conditions, a process that is fundamental for controlling the size and shape of nanoparticles. Additionally, Tetrachloroauric Acid is instrumental in surface science, where it is used to deposit gold layers onto substrates, a technique important for the fabrication of thin films and electronic components. Investigations also focus on its role as a precursor in the preparation of gold-based catalysts, which are used to facilitate chemical reactions by providing an alternative pathway with lower activation energy. The compound is further utilized in the study of metal-ligand interactions, exploring how gold complexes can be stabilized and manipulated for use in coordination chemistry.


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Tetrachloroauric Acid, 1 g

sc-473299
1 g
$349.00