Atomic Mass Au (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Gold. But how do we know how much does a Au atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Au, we can open any periodic table and search for Gold.

In the case of Gold the answer is 196,96654. However there is a lot of funny facts about Gold that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Gold Overview

Au Atomic Mass

196,96654

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Atomic Symbol

Au (Gold)

Name Origin

Anglo-Saxon: geolo (yellow); symbol from Latin: aurum (shining dawn).

Description

Soft, malleable, bright yellow metal.

Atomic Number

79

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

Uses

Very malleable. Used in electronics, jewelry and coins. It is a good reflector of infrared radiation, so a thin film of gold is applied to the glass of skyscrapers to reduce internal heating from sunlight.

Sources

Found in veins in the crust, with cooper ore and native .

Want to learn more details and data about Gold (Au)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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