Potassium Dicyanoaurate(I)
Industrial Applications
Potassium Dicyanoaurate(I) is primarily used in the electroplating and surface finishing industries as a gold source for cyanide-based plating baths. It enables the controlled deposition of gold coatings onto metals and electronic components, providing excellent conductivity, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance. This compound is widely applied in the electronics industry for plating connectors, contacts, and circuit components where high reliability and precision are required. Potassium Dicyanoaurate(I) is also used in research and materials science as a precursor for gold-containing compounds and in the preparation of specialized gold coatings.
Physical Properties
Potassium Dicyanoaurate(I) typically appears as a white to pale yellow crystalline solid. It is an inorganic coordination compound containing gold in the +1 oxidation state complexed with cyanide ligands. The compound is soluble in water, forming clear solutions suitable for electroplating applications. It is non-volatile under normal conditions and is chemically stable when stored properly, though it must be handled with care due to the presence of cyanide ligands. Its solid, crystalline nature allows for accurate weighing and controlled use in industrial and laboratory processes.
Grade
- 68.2%
Other Names
- Potassium dicyanoaurate
- Potassium gold cyanide
- Gold Salt
Form
- Colorless-White Solid
Abbreviations
- PHC
- KAu(CN)2
- K[Au(CN)2]
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