Gold Element Properties
Look up every key property of Gold (Au, Z=79) — from atomic mass and electron configuration to melting point, electronegativity, and industrial uses.
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Gold (Aurum)
Atomic number 79 · Group 11 · Period 6 · Transition Metal
A dense, soft, lustrous yellow noble metal prized throughout human history — cornerstone of jewelry, electronics, and monetary reserves.
Identity & Classification
Atomic Structure
Physical Properties
Thermodynamic Properties
Chemical Properties
Notable Isotopes
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Summary
Gold (symbol Au, atomic number 79) is a dense, soft, lustrous yellow transition metal in Group 11 of the periodic table. One of the least reactive chemical elements, it resists corrosion and oxidation under virtually all ordinary conditions. Gold has been prized throughout human history for coinage, jewelry, and art. Today it also plays critical roles in electronics, aerospace, and medicine. This reference card consolidates its atomic, physical, chemical, electronic, and thermodynamic properties in a single searchable view.
How it works
- The page loads a complete, curated dataset of Gold properties.
- Properties are grouped into thematic sections: identity, atomic structure, physical, thermodynamic, and chemical.
- Use the search box to filter any property by name or value.
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- Notable isotopes are listed with abundance and half-life data.
Use cases
- Quick reference during chemistry homework or exams.
- Verify data for lab reports or research papers.
- Compare Gold with neighboring coinage metals (Cu, Ag).
- Study periodic trends — atomic radius, ionization energy, electronegativity.
- Engineering calculations involving gold alloys, bonding wire, and plating.
- Teaching periodic table concepts and noble metal chemistry.
- Materials science for microelectronics, connectors, and thin-film coatings.
- Research on gold nanoparticles for drug delivery and biosensing applications.