Symbol
Au
Atomic Number
79
Atomic Mass
196.966569
Protons
79
Neutrons
118
Electrons
79
Type
Transition Metal
Isotopes
Gold-197
Discovery Year
Unknown
Discovered By
Unknown
Group
11
Period
6
Boiling Point
5170°F
Melting Point
1947°F
Electron Configuration
[Xe] 6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰
Density (g/cm³)
19.32
Crystal Structure
Cubic
Magnetism
Diamagnetic
Abundance in Earth's Crust
0.004%
Phase at Room Temperature
Solid