Description

Gold Chloride is a versatile and highly valuable inorganic compound, primarily used as a precursor for gold-based materials and catalysts. Its significance lies in its ability to provide a soluble and reactive source of gold (III) ions for a wide range of industrial and research applications. This product is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, nanotechnology, glass, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable and high-purity gold sources.

Application

• Electronics & Conductive Inks: A key precursor for depositing gold films and creating conductive traces in printed electronics, sensors, and microcircuits.
• Nanotechnology & Catalysis: Used in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) for catalytic applications, biomedical imaging, and diagnostic assays.
• Glass & Ceramics Coloring: Imparts a rich ruby-red color to glass (cranberry glass) and high-quality decorative ceramics and porcelain.
• Photography & Gilding: Employed in traditional toning processes for photographs and in formulations for decorative gilding and gold plating.
• Medical & Biological Research: Serves as a staining agent in microscopy (e.g., for nervous tissue) and in experimental therapeutic research.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or oxidizing agent in various organic synthesis reactions and the production of other gold compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gold Chloride
CAS No.	11118-27-7
Molecular Formula	AuCl3 (often hydrated, e.g., AuCl3·xH2O)
Molecular Weight	303.33 g/mol (anhydrous)
Synonyms	Auric Chloride; Gold(III) Chloride; Chloroauric Acid (when in solution); Hydrogen Tetrachloroaurate(III); Tetrachloroauric Acid; HAuCl4; Gold Trichloride
EINECS	234-325-2

Quality Control

Our Gold Chloride is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay (gold content), impurity profiles, and physical characteristics. Our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting requirements of advanced manufacturing and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Au content)	≥ 48.0 % (as Au)
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, yellow to orange solution
Impurities (ICP-OES)	Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 50 ppm Fe: ≤ 20 ppm Ag: ≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.