Caesium auride

Caesium auride is the inorganic compound with the formula CsAu. It is the Cs+ salt of the unusual Au anion.

Caesium auride

Solution of CsAu(left), pure CsAu(right)
Names
IUPAC name
Caesium auride
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
  • InChI=1S/Au.Cs N
    Key: COOMJVRPVOQALF-UHFFFAOYSA-N N
  • covalent form: [Cs] [Au]
  • ionic form: [Cs+].[Au-]
Properties
AuCs
Molar mass 329.872022 g·mol−1
Appearance Yellow crystals
Melting point 580 °C (1,076 °F; 853 K)
reacts violently
Structure
CsCl
a = 4.24 Å
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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