Crystal Structure of Gold (Au) [& Color, Uses, Discovery ... 2022

All atoms have a crystalline structure, even Gold. Ok but how do we know what is the crystal structure of an atom of Au?

In the case of Gold the crystalline structure is Cubic: Face centered. There is a lot of cool facts about Gold that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Gold Overview

Gold Crystal Structure

Cubic: Face centered

Atomic Number

79

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

196,96654

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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 .

Description

Soft, malleable, bright yellow metal.

Atomic Symbol

Au

Name Origin

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

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

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

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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