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Gold compounds

Formula Designation Form (wt / %) Usage
HAuCl4 Tetrachloroauric acid Solution up to 40 % Au Pre-product for Au chemicals.
HAuCl4 x H2O   Crystals up to 52 % Au Salts with ammonium, sodium and potassium  
(NH4)3Au(SO3)2 Ammoniumgold(I)sulphite Solution with 100 or 200 g Au / l Electroforming hollow jewellery, dentistry, micro-structures. Plating of spectacles and watches.
Non cyanidic = non-poisonous.
K3Au(SO3)2 Potassiumgold(I)sulphite Solution Same as above.
Na3Au(SO3)2 Sodiumgold(I)sulphite Solution [Note : Ammonium, sodium and potassium goldsulphites are free of chlorine very stable – no gold-reduction due   to UV light!] Same as above.
KAu(CN)4 Potassiumtetracyanoaurate(III) nickel. Salt with 57.9% Au Direct electro-gilding of stainless steel and

Semifinished products
(with 14, 18, 22 and 24 ct Au)
Wires, foils, strips, platesand tubes. Please ask if other shapes desired.

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