Gold(I,III) chloride

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Gold(I,III) chloride
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General
Systematic name Gold(I,III) chloride
Other names Gold chloride,

Mixed gold chloride,

Tetragold octachloride

Molecular formula Au4Cl8
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Molar mass 1071.488 g/mol
Appearance black solid
CAS number [62792-24-9]
Properties
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NFPA 704
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state (at 25°C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Gold(I,III) chloride is a black solid that contains gold in two different oxidation states - +1 and +3. It is a photosensitive solid and should be kept away from light, and stored in dark-coloured containers.

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