Gold trichloride
Agent Name
Gold trichloride
CAS Number
13453-07-1
Formula
Au-Cl3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Auric chloride; Auric trichloride; Gold(III) chloride; Gold chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN3260
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Yellow to red solid; Soluble in water; [Hawley] Red, odorless crystalline solid; Soluble in water (680 g/L at 20 deg C); [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
AuCl, AuCl3, and tetrachloroauric acid are used in electrolytic refining of gold; [Nordberg, p. 821]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; [MSDSonline] See "Gold."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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