AuCl2
metal· JVASP-63865· AuCl2
AuCl2 is a gold chloride compound—a coordination complex combining metallic gold with chlorine ligands. While not a conventional structural metal, it functions as a chemical intermediate and precursor material in advanced synthesis, particularly in organometallic chemistry and materials preparation. This compound is primarily encountered in research and specialized industrial contexts rather than as a bulk engineering material for load-bearing or functional applications; its significance lies in enabling high-purity gold deposition, catalytic applications, and fine chemical synthesis where the chloride ligands can be displaced or reduced to form desired end products.
gold thin-film depositioncatalytic precursororganometallic synthesischemical vapor deposition (CVD)specialty chemical intermediateelectronics/nanotechnology research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,722.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 963.1 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2111 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.7420 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2414 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Export Control
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.