Potassium tetrachloroaurate(III)
Agent Name
Potassium tetrachloroaurate(III)
CAS Number
13682-61-6
Formula
Au-Cl4.K
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Aurate(1-), tetrachloro-, potassium (1:1), (SP-4-1)-; Aurate(1-), tetrachloro-, potassium, (SP-4-1)-; Potassium tetrachloroaurate; [ChemIDplus] (SP-4-1)-Tetrachloroaurate(1-) potassium (1:1); Gold potassium chloride; Potassium aurichloride; Potassium gold(III) chloride; Potassium gold tetrachloride; [Merck Index]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Dihydrate: Yellow solid; [Merck Index] Powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in photography, painting (porcelain and glass), and to make other gold compounds; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Tetrachloroauric acid."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
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