Description

Cesium Tetrachloroaurate is an inorganic salt of gold, specifically a cesium salt of tetrachloroauric acid. This compound is a critical precursor in advanced materials science and nanotechnology, valued for its high gold content and solubility in specific reaction media. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers involved in the development of novel catalysts, conductive inks, and specialized electronic materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing gold-based heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts used in fine chemical synthesis and environmental applications.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Used in the controlled chemical reduction or thermal decomposition processes to produce gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) with specific sizes and morphologies.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Acts as a source of gold for specialized electroplating baths to deposit thin, high-purity gold films on electronic components and connectors.
• Conductive Inks & Pastes: A vital component in formulating conductive inks for printed electronics, where it decomposes to form conductive gold traces on flexible substrates.
• Materials Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for investigating new gold-containing compounds, superconductors, and other functional materials.
• Photonics & Plasmonics: Used in the fabrication of gold nanostructures for applications in sensing, imaging, and optoelectronic devices due to its precise gold delivery.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cesium Tetrachloroaurate
CAS No.	13682-60-5
Molecular Formula	AuCl4Cs
Molecular Weight	481.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Cesium Tetrachloroaurate(III); Cesium Chloroaurate; Cesium Gold Chloride; Cesium Auric Chloride; Tetrachloroauric Acid Cesium Salt; Gold Cesium Chloride; CsAuCl4
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Quality Control

Our Cesium Tetrachloroaurate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by FT-IR spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific results for purity, heavy metals, and other relevant parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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 light-sensitive and should be handled and stored away from direct light exposure to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (AuCl4Cs)	≥ 98.0 %
Gold (Au) Content	≥ 40.9 %
Solubility	Soluble in water, acetone
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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