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Gold nanoparticles

20 nm diameter, OD 1, stabilized suspension in 0.1 mM PBS, reactant free

Synonym(s):

Au NP, Gold colloid

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MDL number:
MFCD00003436
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
329766381
NACRES:
NA.23

form

nanoparticles
suspension

concentration

~6.54E+11 particles/mL

OD

1

diameter

20 nm

λmax

518-522 nm

PDI

<0.2

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Au]

InChI

1S/Au

InChI key

PCHJSUWPFVWCPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), 20 nm are colloidal nanomaterials that have quasi-dynamic nature. Their properties include high stability, high surface area, good conductivity, and low toxicity. Their surface chemistry and biocompatibility allow them to be useful in biological applications.

Application

AuNPs can be used for a variety of applications such as biomedical, electrochemical and energy based devices. They can also be used in drug delivery and biosensing based device fabrication.

Legal Information

Product of CytoDiagnostics, Inc.

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Gold Nanoparticles For Physics, Chemistry And Biology (Second Edition) (2012)
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Spectroscopic Study of the Interaction of Carboxyl-Modified Gold Nanoparticles with Liposomes of Different Chain Lengths and Controlled Drug Release by Layer-by-Layer Technology
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The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 121(50), 11333-11343 (2017)
Gold nanoparticles for applications in energy and environment: synthesis and characterization
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Various methods of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) conjugation to antibodies
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