Au

Gold

Atomic Number 79 · Metal leaf/nugget/bar

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

Atomic Mass

196.97 u

Category

Transition Metal

Phase (STP)

Solid

Density

19.282 g/cm³

Melting Point

1064.18 °C

Boiling Point

2856 °C

Electronegativity

2.54 (Pauling)

Atomic Radius

135 pm

Electron Configuration

[Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s1

Discovered

Ancient — Known since antiquity

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