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Potassium dicyanoaurate(I)

98%

• Synonym(s): Gold (I) potassium cyanide, Potassium gold cyanide
• Linear Formula: KAu(CN)₂
• CAS Number: 13967-50-5
• Molecular Weight: 288.10
• Beilstein: 6235525
• EC Number: 237-748-4
• MDL number: MFCD00011414
• UNSPSC Code: 12352302
• PubChem Substance ID: 24857959
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Assay: 98%
• form: solid
• 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H300 + H310 + H330,H410
• Precautionary Statements: P262 - P264 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352 + P310 - P304 + P340 + P310
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 1 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH032
• 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