| Identification | More | [Name]
Sodium tetrachloroaurate | [CAS]
15189-51-2 | [Synonyms]
GOLD CHLORIDE SODIUM SALT, DIHYDRATE
GOLD(III) SODIUM CHLORIDE
GOLD(III) SODIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE
GOLD SODIUM CHLORIDE
GOLD SODIUM CHLORIDE 2H2O
SODIUM CHLOROAURATE
SODIUM CHLOROAURIC ACID DIHYDRATE
SODIUM GOLD CHLORIDE
SODIUM GOLD(III) CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE
SODIUM TETRACHLOROAURATE
SODIUM TETRACHLOROAURATE(+3)DIHYDRATE
SODIUM TETRACHLOROAURATE, HYDROUS
SODIUM TETRACHLOROAURATE(III)
SODIUM TETRACHLOROAURATE (III) 2H2O
SODIUM TETRACHLOROAURATE(III) DIHYDRATE
goldchloridesodium
hydrochloroauricacid,sodiumsalt
sodium,(sp-4-1)-aurate(1-tetrachloro-
sodiumaurichloride
sodiumtetrachloroaurate(1-) | [EINECS(EC#)]
239-241-3 | [Molecular Formula]
AuCl4Na | [MDL Number]
MFCD00149162 | [Molecular Weight]
361.77 | [MOL File]
15189-51-2.mol |
| Questions And Answer | Back Directory | [Uses]
Sodium chloroaurate, also known as "sodium chloroaurate(III)", has the chemical formula NaAuCl4·2H2O and a molecular weight of 397.80. It is an orange-yellow orthorhombic plate-like crystal. It is readily soluble in water, ethanol, and ether. It is stable in air but decomposes at 100°C. Preparation: It is obtained by reacting gold trichloride with sodium chloride using 5% hydrochloric acid as a solvent. Uses: It is used in photography, glass coloring, and pharmaceuticals. | [Application]
Sodium chloroaurate is used as a substitute for chloroauric acid in the determination of gold content in ores. The determination of gold content in ores typically involves dissolving the gold in aqua regia to form chloroauric acid, followed by atomic absorption spectrometry or volumetric methods. However, the stability of chloroauric acid solutions is easily affected by factors such as temperature, acidity, concentration, external conditions, and container adsorption. Alkali metals can be used to generate relatively stable chloroauric acid salts to improve the stability of chloroauric acid solutions, but this method has not been practically applied. This paper proposes a method for determining gold content in ores using sodium chloroaurate as a standard solution instead of chloroauric acid. The standard solution prepared using this method showed no low reduction after 3-4 months of storage. The method involves enriching gold using an activated carbon adsorption column, dissolving it in aqua regia, and then adding a saturated sodium chloride solution to prepare a sodium chloroaurate solution. The gold content is determined using atomic absorption spectrometry on a Hitachi Z-2000 atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Experimental results show that the determination method is reliable, has small error, and good stability; the absolute sensitivity can reach 0.025 μg/g, and the determination range is 0.04～1000 μg/g, making it suitable for the determination of gold in large batches of geological mineral samples. |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice . | [WGK Germany ]
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3-4.9 | [Toxicity]
mouse,LD50,intraperitoneal,72mg/kg (72mg/kg),Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 63, Pg. 461, 1982. |
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