Description

Lithium Tetrachloroaurate(III) is an inorganic gold(III) salt widely utilized as a versatile precursor in materials science and catalysis. Its high purity and consistent composition make it a critical reagent for the controlled synthesis of gold nanoparticles and thin films. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, nanotechnology, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable gold sources for advanced applications.

Application

• Precursor for Gold Nanoparticle Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material for the controlled production of colloidal gold nanoparticles with defined size and morphology.
• Thin Film Deposition: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and other coating techniques to create conductive or catalytic gold films on various substrates.
• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis reactions, including oxidation and coupling processes.
• Materials Research: Employed in the development of novel gold-based composites, nanomaterials, and conductive inks for printed electronics.
• Surface Modification: Used to functionalize surfaces with gold layers for enhanced electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, or biocompatibility.
• Analytical Reagent: Functions as a standard or reagent in specific analytical and spectroscopic methods for gold detection and quantification.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Lithium Tetrachloroaurate(III)
CAS No.	3145-91-3
Molecular Formula	AuCl4Li
Molecular Weight	371.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Tetrachloroaurate; Lithium Auric Chloride; Tetrachloroauric Acid Lithium Salt; Lithium Chloroaurate; Gold(III) Lithium Chloride; LiAuCl4; Lithium Tetrachloroaurate(1-); Lithium Tetrachloroaurate(III) Hydrate (common hydrated form)
EINECS	221-563-8

Quality Control

Our Lithium Tetrachloroaurate(III) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be kept in its original packaging or an opaque container away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Au content)	≥ 52.5%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Chloride Content	37.0 - 39.0%
Lithium Content	1.8 - 2.0%
Insolubles	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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