Gold (Au) — Element 79

79 Au 196.97

Gold

Element 79 · 196.97 u · d-block

transition metal

The most coveted metal in human history. Extremely malleable, ductile, and resistant to corrosion. Used in electronics and jewelry.

Phase (STP)

Solid

Melting Point

1064.18 °C

Boiling Point

2856 °C

Density

19.282 g/cm³

Electronegativity

2.54

Atomic Radius

135 pm

Ionization Energy

890 kJ/mol

Electron Affinity

223 kJ/mol

Discovered

Ancient · Known since antiquity

Electron Configuration

[Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s1