Title: Gold Trichloride
CAS Registry Number: 13453-07-1
Additional Names: Auric chloride
Molecular Formula: AuCl3
Molecular Weight: 303.33
Percent Composition: Au 64.93%, Cl 35.06%
Literature References: Conveniently prepd in the laboratory from metallic gold and iodine monochloride: Gutmann, Z. Anorg. Allg. Chem. 264, 169 (1951).
Derivative Type: Dihydrate
Properties: Dark orange-red crystals, deliquesc in moist air. d420 3.9. Sublimes at 180° (760 mm). bp 229°. Decomp 254°. Soluble in water, alcohol, ether. Keep well closed and protected from light.
Boiling point: bp 229°
Density: d420 3.9
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