Properties of Gold

by eees.in · Published September 8, 2021 · Updated September 8, 2021

It is the best known electrical conductor.
It is found in the form of dust in the beds of rivers and veins among rocks and ores of the other metal.
Its appearance is dark yellow known as golden colour.
It has attractive metallic luster and colour.
It has high electrical conductivity and heat conductivity.
It is highly malleable and ductile.
Gold has density of 19.3 times that of water at 20 degree Celsius.
It has high corrosion resistance. Corrosion effect is almost negligible.
It has high tensile strength & Toughness.
Its hardness and rigidity less.
Its melting point is 1063 degree C.
Its boiling point is 2700 degree C.
It is used to make contact materials in electrical fields.
It is also used for making ornaments.