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298115

Potassium dicyanoaurate(I)

98%

Synonym(s):

Gold (I) potassium cyanide, Potassium gold cyanide

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Linear Formula:
KAu(CN)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
288.10
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
237-748-4
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
6235525
MDL number:
Assay:
98%
Form:
solid
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Quality Segment

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

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.



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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1

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Storage Class

6.1B - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

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WGK 3

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Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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