GOLD
1 Basic Information
Name: Gold. Symbol: Au.Atomic Number. Atomic Mass: 197,6. Group: 11. Period: 6. Type: Transtion Metal. Information: Google; Wikipedia
2. Atomic Structure
Protons: 79. Information: Periodic.one/element/79Neutrons: 79.Electrons: 118. Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s¹.
3. Relevant Properties
Physical state at 25ºC: Solid. Density: 19.3g/cm³. Appearance: Shiny yellow metal. Melting point: 1064ºC. Reactivity: Very low reactivity, does not rust. Special property: Exellent conductor and very malleable. Imformation: Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/element/79
4. Main Uses
Everyday aplplication: Gold is used in jewelry, coins and decorativa.Uses in: Gold is used in electronics, density, medieval treatments, aerospace and as an investment macterial. Information: World Gold Concil
5. Social Impact
Strategic or critical material: Gold is no usually classified as a critical raw material, but it´s strategic for finance and global reserves.Geopolitical issues: Gold mining can generate conflicts related to labor condition, illegal mining and eviromental damage. Countries that dominate production: The main gold producers are: China, Australia, Russia, Canada and Unite State. Information: U.S.G.S (United State Geologial Survey)
6. Environmental Impact
Extraction methods: Gold is extracted through mining, often using cyanide or mercuryEnvironmental risks: Gold mining can cause water pollution, deforestation and soil contamination. Recycling possibilities: Gold can be recycled from electronic waste and jewerly
7. Curiosities
Discovery:Gold has been known since ancient times; it was not discovered by a single person.Historical anecdotes:The Gold Rush in California (1848) attracted thousands of people. Cultural references:Gold symbolizes wealth, power, and luxury in many cultures.
8. Abundace
Inherart crust: Gold very rare in the Earth´s crust (about 0.004ppm).In seawater: Gold exists in seawater in very small concentration. In the universe: Gold is formen in supernova explosions and neutron star collisions. Real avibility: Gold is difficult and expensive to extract. Criticar raw material: Gold is generally not efensified as a critical raw material by UE. Information: Rsc.org
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GOLD
1 Basic Information
Name: Gold. Symbol: Au.Atomic Number. Atomic Mass: 197,6. Group: 11. Period: 6. Type: Transtion Metal. Information: Google; Wikipedia
2. Atomic Structure
Protons: 79. Information: Periodic.one/element/79Neutrons: 79.Electrons: 118. Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s¹.
3. Relevant Properties
Physical state at 25ºC: Solid. Density: 19.3g/cm³. Appearance: Shiny yellow metal. Melting point: 1064ºC. Reactivity: Very low reactivity, does not rust. Special property: Exellent conductor and very malleable. Imformation: Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/element/79
4. Main Uses
Everyday aplplication: Gold is used in jewelry, coins and decorativa.Uses in: Gold is used in electronics, density, medieval treatments, aerospace and as an investment macterial. Information: World Gold Concil
5. Social Impact
Strategic or critical material: Gold is no usually classified as a critical raw material, but it´s strategic for finance and global reserves.Geopolitical issues: Gold mining can generate conflicts related to labor condition, illegal mining and eviromental damage. Countries that dominate production: The main gold producers are: China, Australia, Russia, Canada and Unite State. Information: U.S.G.S (United State Geologial Survey)
6. Environmental Impact
Extraction methods: Gold is extracted through mining, often using cyanide or mercuryEnvironmental risks: Gold mining can cause water pollution, deforestation and soil contamination. Recycling possibilities: Gold can be recycled from electronic waste and jewerly
7. Curiosities
Discovery:Gold has been known since ancient times; it was not discovered by a single person.Historical anecdotes:The Gold Rush in California (1848) attracted thousands of people. Cultural references:Gold symbolizes wealth, power, and luxury in many cultures.
8. Abundace
Inherart crust: Gold very rare in the Earth´s crust (about 0.004ppm).In seawater: Gold exists in seawater in very small concentration. In the universe: Gold is formen in supernova explosions and neutron star collisions. Real avibility: Gold is difficult and expensive to extract. Criticar raw material: Gold is generally not efensified as a critical raw material by UE. Information: Rsc.org
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