Authors : Ayman H. Ahmed; Moaleef E. Al Sharary; Noof F. Al Enazy; Hadeel B. Al Enazy; Anhar N. Al Sharary

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jun878

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Abstract : Among the various precious metals, gold is the most popular. Gold has diverse uses in many industries due to its unique properties, such as flexibility, high electrical conductivity, and resistance to corrosion. The research covers its: characteristics, chemistry, coordination compounds, synthesis and significance of its nanoparticles, and finally modern studies and applications have been published.

Keywords : Gold, Compounds, Nanoparticles; Characterization Techniques, Applications.

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