Gold


Application & Characteristics
Chemical equipment, space craft and jewellery.

Chemical Composition (%)
Au

Physical Properties
Melting Range (°F)	1945
Density (lbs/in³) 68F	0.698
Thermal Expansion (in/in °Fx10 to the power of -6)	7.9
Electrical Resistivity (ohms/cir mil/ft.) 68F	13.2

Mechanical Properties – Temper = A
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³)	19
Elongation ( % )	45

Mechanical Properties – Temper = H
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³)	32
Yield Strength (psi x 10³)	30
Elongation ( % )	4