Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Gold (Au) & Facts, Color, Uses ... 2022

Size of things changes depending on the coefficient of thermal expansion. It's even the case for Gold. Ok, so what is the coefficient of thermal expansion for an atom of Au?

Note: Learn more about the coefficient of thermal expansion here.

In the case of Gold this thermal coefficient is 14.2 10^-6 K^-1. By the way, did you know there are cool facts about Gold that most don't know? Check this...

Gold Data

Gold Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

14.2 10^-6 K^-1

Atomic Number

79

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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.

Atomic Mass

196,96654

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Sources

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

Description

Soft, malleable, bright yellow metal.

Atomic Symbol

Au

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.
Year: Unknown
Location: Unknown

State at 20 °C

Solid

Name Origin

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

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

Video

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