What Are The Uses Of Gold Iodide?

Gold iodide (AuI3) is a yellow crystalline compound that has limited practical use due to its high reactivity and tendency to decompose. However, it has been used in some research applications such as the preparation of gold nanoparticles and as a starting material for the synthesis of other gold compounds.

In particular, gold iodide has been used in the synthesis of organogold compounds, which have potential applications in catalysis and materials science. Additionally, gold iodide has been studied for its potential as a photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy, a cancer treatment that uses light and a photosensitizing agent to kill cancer cells.

It should be noted that gold iodide is highly toxic and handling it requires appropriate safety precautions and equipment.