Gold trioxide

Agent Name
Gold trioxide
CAS Number
1303-58-8
Formula
Au2-O3
Major Category
Metals
Gold trioxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Digold trioxide; Gold oxide (Au2O3); [ChemIDplus] Auric oxide; Gold sesquioxide; [Merck Index] Gold(III) oxide; [HSDB]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Brown solid; [Merck Index] Deep brown powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in gold plating; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Gold."
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