Property |
Specification |
Symbol |
Au |
Atomic Number |
79 |
Density |
19.32 g/cm³ |
Melting Point |
1,064°C (1,947°F) |
Boiling Point |
2,856°C (5,173°F) |
Color |
Metallic yellow, shiny |
Hardness |
2.5–3 on the Mohs scale |
Crystal Structure |
Face-centered cubic (FCC) |
Electrical Conductivity |
Excellent (good conductor of electricity) |
Thermal Conductivity |
315 W/m·K |
Refractive Index |
0.47 |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water, acid-resistant except in aqua regia (mixture of hydrochloric acid and nitric acid) |
Tensile Strength |
120–150 MPa |