Description
Overview
Gold wire is carefully drawn from refined gold, renowned for its exceptional malleability, ductility, and resistance to tarnishing, ensuring long-term reliability in specialized applications. Sourced through mining operations or recycling processes, this precious metal is purified to meet stringent quality standards for industrial use. Gold wire is widely utilized in precision applications, such as semiconductor manufacturing, electrical connectors, and medical devices, where its superior conductivity and corrosion resistance are critical. Its recyclability further enhances its appeal, making gold wire a sustainable and high-performance choice for advanced technology industries.
Properties
- Composition: Typically high-purity gold, often 99.9% or greater.
- Density: 19.32 g/cm³.
- Melting Point: 1,064°C (1,947°F).
- Color: Bright yellow, shiny, and lustrous.
- Malleability: Extremely malleable, can be drawn into very thin wires.
- Ductility: Highly ductile, among the most ductile metals.
- Electrical Conductivity: Excellent conductor, resistivity ~2.44 μΩ·cm at 20°C.
- Thermal Conductivity: High, ~317 W/(m·K) at 20°C.
- Corrosion Resistance: Highly resistant, does not tarnish or oxidize.
Applications
- Semiconductor bonding
- High-end electronics
- Jewelry
- Medical devices
Packaging options
Standard Format:
Spools of 10–100 g
Packaging:
Tamper-proof, vacuum-sealed
Custom Sizes Available:
Various gauges
Market outlook
Gold wire prices track gold at ~$80–$100/g. Demand is steady in tech and luxury goods. Supply (South Africa, China) is stable, but prices are sensitive to economic uncertainty.
Purchase & Compliance
Certificate of analysis included. Third-party assays offered. KYC and AML checks required for bulk orders.
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