Gold(III) Fluoride

Gold(III) fluoride is a chemical compound with the formula AuF3. It is an ionic compound consisting of gold cations (Au3+) and fluoride anions (F-). The gold cation has a +3 charge, while the fluoride anion has a -1 charge.

Gold(III) fluoride is a yellow crystalline solid that is insoluble in water but soluble in some organic solvents. It can be synthesized by reacting gold metal or gold salts with fluorine gas or hydrogen fluoride.

The structure of gold(III) fluoride is characterized by octahedral coordination geometry around the gold cation, with six fluoride ions arranged around it. The bond between gold and fluoride is predominantly ionic in nature, with some covalent character.

Gold(III) fluoride has various applications, including its use as a catalyst in organic synthesis reactions, as a precursor for the deposition of gold films, and as a potential antimicrobial agent.