Gold Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical ...
09/03/2010· Gold can efficiently transfer heat and electricity and this ability is surpassed only by silver and copper, but unlike these metals, gold does not tarnish, making it crucial in electronics. Golds electrical resistivity is 0.022 micro ohm m at 20 °C, and its thermal conductivity is 310 W m 1 K 1 at the same temperature. The corrosion resistance of gold is
Atomic number: 79
